Friday evening was the kick off to the NBA All-Star Weekend. It was also the Chris Paul officially announced his retirement.<\/p>\n
There are many, many accolades to list after the career the Point God had.<\/p>\n
Mad respect to those who put this list of every assist he ever made.<\/p>\n
The way Chris Paul unceremoniously separated from the Los Angeles Clippers is unfortunate. It is widely believed he deserved better.<\/p>\n
His final full season was with the San Antonio Spurs. I know many Pounders, myself included, had reservations about his fit with the Silver & Black, considering what a thorn he\u2019d been in our side over the years as an opponent.<\/p>\n
Alas, he was exactly what was needed for the young team. He exemplified leadership for Victor Wembanyama, he showed how to anchor an offense to Stephon Castle, and he offered the veteran presence]as they began to shape their future.<\/p>\n
Throughout his career, Paul made the teams he played for better. During the Phoenix Suns only Finals trip this century, Paul was at the helm giving Devin Booker the support he and the team needed to make the leap.<\/p>\n
While with the Spurs, Paul hit two of his career achievements, moving second all-time in assists and steals. In both he surpassed Jason Kidd and landed behind John Stockton.<\/p>\n
His final All-Star appearance was also Victor Wembanyama\u2019s first. The duo made waves in the Skills competition, effectively shutting it down for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s always hope that CP3 will find a home as an assistant coach. With his wealth of knowledge and his connections in the NBA, he\u2019s bound to help another team improve their game.<\/p>\n
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