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Chris Paul Biography

Chris Paul’s full names (Christopher Emmanuel Paul) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, an NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, two Olympic gold medals, and led the NBA in assists four times and steals six times. He has also been selected to the nine NBA All-Star teams, eight All-NBA teams, and nine NBA All-Defensive teams.

Paul was a McDonald’s All-American in high school. He attended Wake Forest University for two years of college basketball, where he helped the Demon Deacons achieve their first-ever number one ranking.

He was selected fourth overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets, where he developed into one of the league’s premier players, finishing second in NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting in 2008. During the 2011 offseason, Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, only for the transaction to be controversially voided by the NBA.

Later that summer, he was dealt with the Los Angeles Clippers instead. Behind Paul’s playmaking, the Clippers developed a reputation for their fast-paced offense and spectacular alley-oop dunks, earning them the nickname “Lob City”.

In 2017, he was traded to the Houston Rockets and helped the team win a franchise-record 65 games in his debut season. He was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook on July 16, 2019.

Off the court, Paul has served as the National Basketball Players Association president since August 2013. One of the highest-paid athletes in the world, he holds endorsement deals with companies such as Nike and State Farm.

Chris Paul Age

Chris Paul was born on May 6, 1985,  in Winston-Salem, North Carolina U.S. He is 34 years old as of 2019. Paul attributes many life lessons to his grandfather and describes him as his “best friend”. In his junior year, he averaged 25 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.4 steals per game, helping West Forsyth reach the state semifinals.

Chris Paul Body Measurements

Height: Chris Paul stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Weight: Chris Paul weighs at a weight of 174 pounds (79 kg)

Chest: 40” (102 cm)

Waist: 34” (87 cm)

Biceps: 17” (43 cm)

Shoe size: 12,5(US)/46(EU)

Hair color: Black

Eye color: Dark brown

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Sexuality: Straight

Chris Paul Family

Chris Paul was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Charles Edward Paul and Robin Jones. He as well as an older brother named Charles Paul. Both Chris and Charles were taught football and basketball by their father, who retired from an athlete.

Chris Paul Wife

Chris Paul is married to his college sweetheart, Jada Crawley, on September 10, 2011. Together they have two children, a son born in May 2009 and a daughter born in August 2012. The family resides in a Mediterranean-style mansion in Bel Air, which Paul bought from Avril Lavigne for $8.5 million in 2012. On November 11, 2011, Paul appeared with his family on Family Feud. Paul is a Christian and attends church every Sunday whenever possible.

Chris Paul Children

Chris Paul has two children, Christopher Emmanuel II was born in May 2009, before the couple got married, and in August 2012 they got their second child a daughter named Camryn Alexis.

Chris Paul Education

He got enrolled at West Forsyth High School in Clemmons. He later attended Wake Forest University for two years where he achieved excellence in college basketball and as he helped the Demon Deacons successfully getting to the top for the first time.

He attended Wake Forest University for two years of college basketball, where he helped the Demon Deacons achieve their first-ever number one ranking. He was selected fourth overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets, where he developed into one of the league’s premier players, finishing second in NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting in 2008.

Chris Paul High School Career

Chris Paul attended West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina. During his freshman and sophomore seasons, he played on the junior varsity team. For his junior year, he averaged 25 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.4 steals per game, helping West Forsyth reach the state semifinals.

Over the ensuing summer, he led the Winston-Salem-based Kappa Magic to the National U-17 AAU title, earning tournament MVP honors in the process.

During his senior season, Paul received national attention for scoring 61 points in a game; his 61-year-old grandfather was slain earlier in the year and Paul honored him by scoring one point for each year of his life.

Paul finished the season with averages of 30.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 6 steals per game, leading West Forsyth to a 27–3 record and the Class 4A Eastern Regional finals. He was then named a McDonald’s All-American, first-team Parade All-American, and North Carolina’s Mr. Basketball by The Charlotte Observer.

Chris Paul College career

As a freshman at Wake Forest University, Paul averaged 14.8 points, 5.9 assists, and 2.7 steals per game, setting school freshman records for three-point percentage, free throws, free throw percentage, assists, and steals in the process. Behind his play, the Demon Deacons qualified for the NCAA Tournament, losing in the Sweet Sixteen to St. Joseph’s.

At the conclusion of the season, Paul was named ACC Rookie of the Year and Third Team All-ACC. For two weeks early in Paul’s sophomore season, Wake Forest was ranked number one in the nation for the first time in school history.

In the final game of the year, Paul punched NC State guard Julius Hodge in the groin and received a one-game suspension for the ACC Tournament, an incident that marred Paul’s image for a short time. The Demon Deacons again qualified for the NCAA Tournament but suffered a second-round upset at the hands of West Virginia.

With final averages of 15.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.4 steal per game, Paul was eventually named First Team Consensus All-America, and with a 3.21-grade point average (GPA), he was also named to ESPN’s Academic All-America Team. On April 15, 2005, he announced he would be hiring an agent and turning professional. On March 2, 2011, Wake Forest retired his jersey.

Chris Paul Houston Rockets (2017–present)

Houston Rockets (2017–)

On June 28, 2017, Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Kyle Wiltjer, a future first-round pick, and cash considerations.

In his debut for the Rockets in their season opener on October 17, 2017, Paul had four points on 2-for-9 shooting in a 122–121 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Paul sat on the bench down the stretch while the Rockets made their final push, and it was later revealed he was playing through a knee injury. He subsequently missed the next 14 games. He returned to the lineup on November 16 and had 11 points and 10 assists in a 142–116 win over the Phoenix Suns.

On December 13, he recorded a then season-high 31 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds in a 108–96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Two days later, he had 28 points, eight assists, and seven steals to lead the Rockets to their 12th straight victory, a 124–109 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Paul became the first player in NBA history to post 28 points, eight assists, and seven steals in a game against the Spurs. In the previous 10 years, that stat line had been achieved just 10 times—six of those 10 recorded by Paul. He was subsequently named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, December 11 through Sunday, December 17.

It was his 13th career Player of the Week honor and his first since January 2016. On January 10, Paul took 29 shots and finished with a then season-high 37 points in a 121–112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. On January 18, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul earned his 1,958th steal, passing Derek Harper to move into 13th place on the NBA’s career steals list.

On January 26, he scored a season-high 38 points in a 115–113 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. On February 3, he recorded 22 points and 11 assists in a 120–88 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the game, Paul passed Andre Miller (8,624) for ninth place on the career assists list.

On February 23, in a 120–102 win over the Timberwolves, Paul passed Allen Iverson for 12th on the NBA’s career steals list with 1,984. The Rockets finished the regular season as the No. 1 seed for the first time in franchise history, with a franchise-best 65–17 record.

In-Game 5 of the Rockets’ second-round playoff series against the Jazz, Paul scored a playoff career-high 41 points with eight 3-pointers to reach the conference finals for the first time in his career, helping the Rockets eliminate the Jazz in five games with a 112–102 win.

He also had 10 assists and seven rebounds. In-Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Paul injured his hamstring late in the game as the Rockets went up 3–2 in the series against the Warriors. With Paul out for Games 6 and 7, the Rockets were eliminated from the playoffs with back-to-back losses

On July 8, 2018, Paul signed a four-year, $160 million maximum contract extension with the Rockets. Paul received a two-game suspension early in the 2018–19 season for his involvement in an on-court fight against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 20. Additionally, Paul was fined a total of $491,782 for his role in the fracas.

On December 11, he recorded a triple-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 111–104 win over the Trail Blazers.  On December 20, he suffered a left hamstring strain against the Miami Heat. He subsequently missed 17 games, returning to action on January 27 against the Orlando Magic.

On February 23, he recorded 23 points and a season-high 17 assists in a 118–112 win over the Warriors. On March 10 against the Dallas Mavericks, Paul passed Isiah Thomas (9,061) to move into seventh on the NBA’s all-time career assists list. He averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists last season while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from three-point range during the 2018–19 season.

Chris Paul Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–present)

On July 16, 2019, Paul and draft considerations were officially traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Russell Westbrook.

Chris Paul National team career

Chris Paul made his debut for the United States national team at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan. He finished the competition with a tournament-high 44 assists, helping Team USA win the bronze medal. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, he played a key role off the bench, scoring 13 points in a gold medal game victory against Spain.

Team USA finished the competition with a perfect 8–0 record. Paul was promoted to the starting point guard position for the 2012 Olympics in London, averaging 8.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game en route to another gold medal and undefeated tournament.

Chris Paul Player profile

Standing 6 feet tall (1.83 m) and weighing 175 pounds (79 kg), Paul plays point guard exclusively. His career averages are 18.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. He has earned All-NBA honors eight times (2008–09, 2011–16), All-Defensive honors eight times (2008–09, 2011–16), and led the NBA in steals six times (2008–09, 2011–14) and in assists four times (2008–09, 2014–2015).

In 2013, he was ranked the third-best player in the league by ESPN and Sports Illustrated. In his 2014 NBA preview, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton called Paul the league’s best point guard, adding, “a title he’s held throughout his career when healthy”.

Paul prefers playing in the half-court versus playing up-tempo. He creates scoring opportunities by constantly changing speeds; upon beating his defender one-on-one or shedding him in the pick-and-roll, he will often slow down and box him out, denying him from regaining front side position and forcing the defense to help at all times.

His ability to penetrate deep into the paint leads to easy shots for his teammates, and in 2013, he was second in the league in assisted three-pointers. As a playmaker, he is noted for his consistently high assist-to-turnover ratio, averaging just 2.4 turnovers per game over his career.

A deft midrange shooter, he is especially proficient from the right elbow, leading the league in shooting percentage from that an On defense, he aggravates opponents with active hands and high effort and has been ranked as one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA.

Paul is represented by NBA agent Leon Rose of Creative Artists Agency, who also represents Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, among others. In 2014, Forbes ranked Paul as one of the highest-paid athletes in the world with $24.2 million in earnings including $5.5 million in endorsements.

Some of the companies he does business with are Nike and State Farm. For one of the State Farm ad campaigns, he portrayed a fictional twin brother named Cliff Paul. He was the cover athlete for the video game NBA 2K8. Paul was elected the president of the National Basketball Players Association on August 21, 2013, after having served on the executive committee for four years.

He was a key figure in the banning of Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the NBA following racist remarks Sterling made in 2014. In one interview, Paul mentioned a possible boycott if Sterling continued to own the team. Paul played a significant role in the election of Michele Roberts as the Executive Director of the Players Association, giving a strong recommendation to the executive committee responsible for filling the position.

Chris Paul Jordans

Chris Paul is said to be in a rare community of players who possess more than ten signature sneakers. He has been Unveiled by The Jordan Brand, As well the (CP3.XI) that is inspired by his dominant play and his new home the Houston Rockets. He is ranked 14 behind Carmelo Anthony who stands at 13 in signature sneakers under the Jordan Brand umbrella.

Paul is usually heavily involved in the sneaker design process and this year is no different. The (CP3.XI) is equipped with the support that is catered to his game hence building on his aggressive quickness and agile stop-and-go cuts.

His sneaker features molded woven material for increased lockdown and support. An integrated strap and outrigger for lateral support and as well a midfoot lockdown, first in a CP3 silhouette.

Chris Paul Net Worth

Chris Paul earns his income from his businesses and from other related organizations. He also earns his income from his work as a basketball player. He has an estimated net worth of $110 million dollars, while his salary is estimated to be around 22.87 million USD.

Chris Paul Shoes

Awards and honors

All-NBA Team 2016, 2014, 2013, …

NBA Rookie of the Year Award 2006

NBA All-Defensive Team 2017, 2016, 2015, …

NBA All-Rookie Team 2006

NBA Most Valuable Player Award 2013

Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award 2006

USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year 2004

Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Year

Chris Paul New Orleans Hornets (2005–2011)

Chris Paul’s older brother, C.J.,  also plays for Houston Rockets. Chris Paul was almost ejected in one of Sunday’s Game 4 as a case of possible mistaken identity by a familiar face. C.J. Paul explained to ESPN that referee James Williams, who officiated his college games when he played at South Carolina Upstate, requested for security to remove him from his baseline seat during the third quarter of the Rockets’ 100-87 win over the Utah Jazz.

“The ref was crazy,” C.J. Paul told ESPN as he walked out of Vivint Smart Home Arena with his brother, parents, and others. “He had the wrong man. It wasn’t me.” C.J. Paul said Williams accused him of making inappropriate comments. He overheard Williams complaining to arena security, who then briefly removed C.J. Paul from his seat.

“I know how he operates,” C.J. Paul told ESPN, referring to his interactions with Williams from his college playing days. “He said [to security], ‘I didn’t see him say nothing, but I know it was him.'” As security escorted C.J. Paul past the Rockets’ bench toward the exit, Chris Paul objected. C.J. Paul was soon allowed to return to his seat.

“I saw he was trying to put my brother out. That’s out, that’s out,” said Chris Paul, who celebrated his 33rd birthday with a 27-point, 12-rebound, 6-assist performance as the Rockets got within one game of his first conference finals appearance. “There might not be many playoff games I’ve played in, but he’s been at all of them. That’s out. Nuh-uh, don’t put him out.”

Williams also whistled Chris Paul for a technical foul with 20.8 seconds remaining, which the Paul brothers laughed about after the game. Chris Paul told ESPN that the technical foul was called because he briefly complained about an offensive foul that was called on him two possessions earlier. According to Paul, he said only two words to Williams: “That’s awful.”

Chris Paul

Early seasons in New Orleans/Oklahoma City (2005–2007)

Paul was selected in the fourth overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets. Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the Hornets played most of their games in Oklahoma City in his first two seasons with the Hornets.

Paul finished the season leading all rookies in points, assists, steals, and double-doubles, and became only the second rookie in NBA history to lead the league in total steals. With final averages of 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, he was named NBA Rookie of the Year, falling just one vote shy of winning the award unanimously.

The only other rookie to receive a first-place vote was Deron Williams, with whom Paul enjoyed a brief rivalry early in their careers. At the 2007 All-Star Weekend, Paul set new Rookie Challenge records with 17 assists and 9 steals. For his sophomore season, he increased his scoring and passing averages to 17.3 points and 8.9 assists per game, but played in only 64 games due to injury.

Houston Rockets (2017–2019)

On June 28, 2017, Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Kyle Wiltjer, a future first-round pick, and cash considerations.

In his debut for the Rockets in their season opener on October 17, 2017, Paul had four points on 2-for-9 shooting in a 122–121 win over the Golden State Warriors. Paul sat on the bench down the stretch while the Rockets made their final push, and it was later revealed he was playing through a knee injury.

He subsequently missed the next 14 games. He returned to the lineup on November 16 and had 11 points and 10 assists in a 142–116 win over the Phoenix Suns. On December 13, he recorded a then season-high 31 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds in a 108–96 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Two days later, he had 28 points, eight assists, and seven steals to lead the Rockets to their 12th straight victory, a 124–109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Paul became the first player in NBA history to post 28 points, eight assists, and seven steals in a game against the Spurs.

In the previous 10 years, that stat line had been achieved just 10 times—six of those 10 recorded by Paul. He was subsequently named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, December 11 through Sunday, December 17.

It was his 13th career Player of the Week honor and his first since January 2016. On January 10, Paul took 29 shots and finished with a then season-high 37 points in a 121–112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

On January 18, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul earned his 1,958th steal, passing Derek Harper to move into 13th place on the NBA’s career steals list. On January 26, he scored a season-high 38 points in a 115–113 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

On February 3, he recorded 22 points and 11 assists in a 120–88 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the game, Paul passed Andre Miller (8,624) for ninth place on the career assists list.

On February 23, in a 120–102 win over the Timberwolves, Paul passed Allen Iverson for 12th on the NBA’s career steals list with 1,984. The Rockets finished the regular season as the No. 1 seed for the first time in franchise history, with a franchise-best 65–17 record.

In-Game 5 of the Rockets’ second-round playoff series against the Jazz, Paul scored a playoff career-high 41 points with eight 3-pointers to reach the conference finals for the first time in his career, helping the Rockets eliminate the Jazz in five games with a 112–102 win.

He also had 10 assists and seven rebounds. In-Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Paul injured his hamstring late in the game as the Rockets went up 3–2 in the series against the Warriors. With Paul out for Games 6 and 7, the Rockets were eliminated from the playoffs with back-to-back losses.

On July 8, 2018, Paul signed a four-year, $160 million maximum contract extension with the Rockets. Paul received a two-game suspension early in the 2018–19 season for his involvement in an on-court fight against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 20.

Additionally, Paul was fined a total of $491,782 for his role in the fracas. On December 11, he recorded a triple-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 111–104 win over the Trail Blazers. On December 20, he suffered a left hamstring strain against the Miami Heat.

He subsequently missed 17 games, returning to action on January 27 against the Orlando Magic. On February 23, he recorded 23 points and a season-high 17 assists in a 118–112 win over the Warriors. On March 10 against the Dallas Mavericks, Paul passed Isiah Thomas (9,061) to move into seventh on the NBA’s all-time career assists list. He averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists last season while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from three-point range during the 2018–19 season.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–present)

On July 16, 2019, Paul and draft considerations were officially traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder by the Houston Rockets in exchange for Russell Westbrook. He debuted for the Thunder in a 100–95 loss to the Utah Jazz on October 23, 2019, putting up 22 points and 8 rebounds in 30 minutes of play.

Lebron James Chris Paul

Chris had lost two games of the season to his scuffle with Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, but Paul may as well have lost something more personal: His friendship with LeBron James. James told reporters when asked if his relationship with Paul helped ease tension during the fight. James stated “We’re not friends anymore,”

In plain truth, James’ words were obviously said in jest, and he separates Paul from Rondo after the two threw punches. Paul and James have a relationship dating back many years and most famously gained attention after photos surfaced of them sharing a banana boat ride with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union while on vacation.

Chris Paul Jersey

Chris Paul Injury

According to Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said that Chris Paul could return to the lineup next week after suffering a hamstring injury last month.  Paul has been out with the injury since suffering the ailment against the Miami Heat on December 20.

It had initially been stated that he would be re-evaluated a couple of weeks after the injury. In the re-evaluation, it appeared Paul’s injury was a little bit worse than expected, meaning that by the time he returns, it will have been over a month since he last played in a game.

Prior to his injury, the 33-year-old veteran had averaged 15.6 points and 8.0 assists per game. Luckily for the Rockets, they’ve played better without Paul but that’s only because reigning MVP James Harden has completely taken over. He has scored at least 30 points in 18 straight games and went on a five-game streak of scoring at least 40 points.

Not only has Harden arguably re-established himself as the MVP favorite, but the Rockets have accumulated a 9-4 record with Paul out of the lineup. After spending much of the early portion of the season stuck in 14th place in the Western Conference, Houston now has the sixth-best record in the West.

However, the team now finds themselves without center Clint Capela for the next 4-to-6 weeks while he deals with a torn ligament in his right thumb. Although the Rockets have played well in the absence of Paul, Harden obviously can’t maintain this type of production for the duration of the regular season. They’ll be hoping Paul returns sooner rather than later as they continue their push for one of the top seeds in the Western Conference playoffs.

Chris Paul Knee Injury

He also suffered a knee injury in Tuesday’s season-opening win against the Golden State Warriors. According to Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated, Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said Paul didn’t play in crunch time “because knee injury had him playing ‘on one leg’ and ‘dragging.'”

Paul doesn’t get the type of attention he deserves as one of the league’s most valuable contributors at both ends of the floor. That’s likely because he’s been consistently good for so long. He ranked third among point guards in player efficiency rating with the Los Angeles Clippers last season before his offseason trade to the Rockets.

He missed a stretch of games last year because of a hamstring injury and also dealt with a few thumb issues during his final season with the Clips. Although that amounted to 21 games on the sidelines, he has only missed eight contests combined over the prior two years.

Chris Paul Contract

Chris Paul and owner of Tilman Fertitta: Houston was pushed close to the tax limit last summer by re-signing Paul to a four-year, $160 million max deal and Capela to a relative bargain contract worth $80 million-plus incentives over five years.

Chris Paul FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Who is Chris Paul?

Chris Paul is an American professional basketball player

How old is Chris Paul?

Chris Paul is 34 years old as of 2019.

How tall is Chris Paul?

Chris Paul stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Is Chris Paul married?

Yes, Chris Paul is married to Jada Crawley.

How much is Chris Paul’s worth?

Chris Paul has an estimated net worth of $120 million dollars.

How much does Chris Paul make?

Chris Paul receives an annual salary of $ 24 million dollars.

Where does Chris Paul live?

Chris Paul and his family reside in a Mediterranean-style mansion in Bel Air, which Paul bought from Avril Lavigne for $8.5 million in 2012.

Is Chris Paul dead or alive?

Chris Paul is still alive and in good health.

Where is Chris Paul now?

Chris Paul is in Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA)

Chris Paul Foundation

The Chris Paul Family Foundation strives to positively impact individuals and families by leveling the playing field in Education, Sports, and Life. The foundation provides resources that enrich and strengthen the healthy development of strong communities.

In 2005, Chris and his family established the CP3 Foundation, a philanthropic partnership with The Winston-Salem Foundation in honor of his late grandfather.

The foundation was created to highlight Chris’ dedication and love, both to his grandfather’s spirit and to the city of Winston-Salem, NC, for nurturing him from his days as a stand-out high school student-athlete to a national star at Wake Forest University.

Celebrating 10 years of service to the community, Chris Paul and his family are extremely proud of their endowment to Wake Forest University. Annually awarding two scholarships (one athletic and one academic) to a Forsyth County, North Carolina student with the Nathaniel Jones Scholarship, in memory of Chris’ grandfather and mentor.

The foundation’s efforts are truly a family affair and with its 10-year anniversary, the foundation officially changed its name to the Chris Paul Family Foundation to include the involvement of Chris’ parents, wife, brother, sister-in-law and extended family members.

The foundation’s emphasis on community involvement has won them the NBA’s Community Assist Award three times in Chris’ 10-year career. The award is given to an NBA player that consistently shows passion for philanthropy and community service.

The Foundation has a partnership with Feed the Children, Make-A-Wish, Salvation Army B&G Clubs, LA’s Best Afterschool programs, Leapz & Bounds and a number of other organizations, aim to support education, literacy and technology enrichment, health and wellness initiatives.

Recognized as a leader in the area of philanthropy, The Chris Paul Family Foundation will continue to use its platform to impact communities nationally and globally. Chris Paul Family Foundation, Inc. (“CPFF”) is a Delaware nonprofit corporation operating through a fiscal sponsorship with Edward Charles Foundation, Inc.

(Federal Tax ID: 26-4245043), a California not-for-profit public benefit corporation with federal tax-exempt status as a public charity from the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). Contributions to CPFF are tax-deductible. Chris Paul Family Foundation is also a component fund of The Winston-Salem Foundation, a nonprofit corporation having its principal office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is defined by the Foundation as a donor-advised fund. The Winston-Salem Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) public charity (EIN 56-6037615) and has exclusive legal control over the assets contributed.

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