Chris Paul Net Worth

What Is Chris Paul's Net Worth and Salary?

Chris Paul is a retired American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $220 million. During his career, Chris earned $400 million from NBA salary and $175 million from endorsements, for total career earnings of $575 million.

Chris Paul, often called "CP3," is one of the NBA's premier point guards. Drafted 4th overall in 2005 by the New Orleans Hornets, he quickly established himself as an elite playmaker and floor general. Paul's court vision, basketball IQ, and leadership skills have made him a perennial All-Star and All-NBA team member.

Throughout his career, Paul has played for the Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors. He's known for his ability to elevate team performance, often turning struggling franchises into playoff contenders.

Paul's accolades include 12 All-Star selections, 11 All-NBA Team honors, and 9 All-Defensive Team selections. He led the league in assists four times and in steals six times. In 2021, he helped guide the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals. Despite his individual success, an NBA championship has eluded Paul, which remains a notable gap in his otherwise stellar résumé. Chris announced he was retiring from the NBA on Febraury 14, 2026.

Contracts, Salary & Career Earnings

Chris Paul's salary trajectory is a case study in "maximizing the market." He was a primary architect of the modern max-contract era, leveraging his elite production and leadership as NBPA President to secure historic paydays. During his NBA career, Chris earned $400 million in NBA salary alone.

• The Rookie Era (2005–2011): Paul began on a standard rookie scale with New Orleans but quickly earned a $68 million extension in 2008.
• The Prime Max Deals (2013–2023): This was his most lucrative window.
• In 2013, he signed a $107 million deal with the Clippers.
• In 2018, he secured a massive $160 million max contract with the Rockets.
• In 2021, at age 36, he defied age-curves by signing a 4-year, $120 million deal with the Suns.

The Veteran Finale (2024–2026): As he shifted to a mentor role, Paul accepted shorter, high-value "bridge" deals, including an $11 million season with San Antonio and his final $3.6 million veteran minimum with the Clippers.

Endorsements

During his career, Chris earned approximately $175 million from endorsements. He consistently earned between $10–$20 million annually off the court.

• The Face of State Farm: Perhaps the most recognizable endorsement in NBA history, Paul's "Cliff Paul" campaign lasted over a decade, making him a household name even to non-basketball fans.
• Jordan Brand: Paul has been a signature athlete for Nike's Jordan Brand since 2006, releasing over 12 signature shoes (the CP3 line). In 2026, he remains a key legacy ambassador for the brand.

The "Chris Paul Collective": Launched in late 2025, this business umbrella manages his diverse portfolio, including:

• Good Eat'n: His plant-based snack brand.
• Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment: A production company focused on sports storytelling.
• Equity Stakes: Significant investments in Hyperice, Beyond Meat, and Angel City FC (NWSL).
• Corporate Partners: His 2026 portfolio continues to include Rolex, Tissot, Panini, and Air Jordan.

Early Life & Education

Chris Paul was born on May 6, 1985, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is the son of Charles Edward Paul Sr. and Robin Jones. He has an older brother named Charles "C.J." Paul. Charles Sr. was a former athlete himself and taught his sons basketball and football during their childhoods.

Paul attended West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina, where, as a senior, he led his school's varsity basketball team to a 27–3 record. He was a 2003 McDonald's All-American and was named North Carolina's Mr. Basketball for 2003. Chris attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem after high school. For two weeks in his sophomore season at Wake Forest, the school was ranked #1 in the nation for the first time in school history. In the last game of the year, in an incident that would mar Paul's image for a bit of time, he punched NC State guard Julius Hodge in the groin and received a one-game suspension for the ACC tournament. Chris played for two seasons at Wake before he announced in April 2005 that he would be hiring an agent, turning professional, and entering the 2005 NBA draft.

NBA Career

Chris Paul's 21-season career is a study in brilliance, longevity, and the transformative power of a pure floor general. Known as the "Point God," Paul retires as a first-ballot Hall of Famer who fundamentally changed the trajectory of every franchise he joined.

The New Orleans Foundation (2005–2011)

Drafted 4th overall in 2005, Paul immediately revitalized a Hornets franchise displaced by Hurricane Katrina. He won the 2006 Rookie of the Year award and, by 2008, finished second in MVP voting to Kobe Bryant. During this era, he established himself as the league's premier "traditional" point guard, leading the NBA in assists and steals multiple times while setting a record for 108 consecutive games with a steal.

"Lob City" and Global Stardom (2011–2017)

After a high-profile trade to the Lakers was vetoed by the league, Paul joined the Los Angeles Clippers. His arrival instantly birthed the "Lob City" era alongside Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, turning a perennially struggling franchise into a title contender. In 2013, he was named All-Star Game MVP and later signed a landmark $107 million contract. While the Clippers never reached the Conference Finals, Paul's individual brilliance—marked by consistent All-NBA and All-Defensive selections—cemented his legacy.

The Mid-Career Renaissance (2017–2023)

Paul's later years were defined by his "roster-elevating" effect:

Houston Rockets: Paired with James Harden, he led the Rockets to a franchise-record 65 wins in 2018, falling just one game short of the NBA Finals.

OKC Thunder: Traded in 2019 to a rebuilding team, he shocked the league by leading a young roster to the playoffs, earning his 10th All-Star nod.

Phoenix Suns: Paul finally reached the NBA Finals in 2021. He also became the first player in history to record 20,000 points and 10,000 assists, a milestone later joined only by LeBron James and Russell Westbrook.

The Final Chapters (2023–2026)

As he transitioned into a veteran mentor role, Paul spent a season with the Golden State Warriors (accepting a bench role for the first time) and a milestone 20th season with the San Antonio Spurs, where he started all 82 games while mentoring Victor Wembanyama.

His career came full circle in 2025 when he returned to the Clippers for a farewell tour. However, following locker room friction and a dip in production, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors in February 2026 and waived shortly after, leading to his retirement announcement on February 13, 2026.

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National Team Career

In 2006, Paul made his debut for the U.S. national team at the 2006 World Championship in Japan. He finished the competition with 44 assists and helped Team USA win the bronze medal. Chris played a key role off the bench at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, scoring 13 points in a gold medal game victory against Spain. The team finished the Olympics with a perfect 8-0 record. Paul played as the starting point guard for the 2012 Olympics in London, leading Team USA to another gold medal and an undefeated tournament.

Personal Life

Paul married Jada Crawley, his college sweetheart, in September 2011. They have a son who was born in 2009 and a daughter born in August 2011. In November 2011, Chris and his family appeared on an episode of "Family Feud."

As far as other sports, Paul enjoys bowling and owns a franchise in the Professional Bowlers Association called LAX. Chris has hosted and participated in numerous celebrity and youth bowling events as the head of the CP3 Foundation, which benefits Louisianian programs affected by Hurricane Katrina, as well as charities throughout Winston-Salem. In 2018, Paul purchased a minority ownership stake in the Winston-Salem Dash, a minor-league baseball team located in his town.

Real Estate

In April 2019, Chris paid $6.9 million for a mansion in Houston, Texas. He sold this home in January 2021 for $7.2 million. In 2012, Chris bought Avril Lavigne's Bel-Air mansion for a little under $8.5 million. He sold this home five years later for $8.7 million. In 2015, he paid $9 million for a home in Calabasas, California. His immediate next-door neighbor was Khloe Kardashian. He sold this home in 2018 for $11 million. In May 2020, he paid $11.1 million for a 13,000-square-foot mansion in the LA suburb of Encino. Chris sold this home in July 2024 for $15.15 million. Around the time of the sale, Chris paid $19 million for a home in the same area.

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