On Saturday afternoon, the LA Clippers played the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.
The Clippers won by a score of 131-116.
Chris Paul finished the victory with three points, four rebounds and eight assists while shooting 1/5 from the field in 23 minutes of playing time.
Chris Paul Made NBA History In Clippers-Hornets Game
In addition, Paul also made NBA history.
Via Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network West: “With his 4th rebound today, Chris Paul has grabbed 6,000 career rebounds. Paul is now the only player in @NBA history with at least 20,000 points, 12,000 assists, and 6,000 rebounds. h/t @ClippersPR”
With his 4th rebound today, Chris Paul has grabbed 6,000 career rebounds.
Paul is now the only player in @NBA history with at least 20,000 points, 12,000 assists, and 6,000 rebounds.
h/t @ClippersPR
— Lauren Rosen (@LaurenMRosen) November 22, 2025
Paul is now averaging 2.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest while shooting 26.3% from the field and 28.0% from three-point range in 11 games.
Before the game, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that Paul will retire after the 2025-26 season.
Via Charania: “Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season – his 21st campaign in the NBA. Paul is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a selection to the 75 greatest players list, nine-time All-Defense and the 2006 Rookie of the Year.”
Paul has also spent time playing for the New Orleans Hornets, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs.
Charania also wrote: “Paul posted on social media this morning: “What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!” Paul returns to his home state of North Carolina as the Clippers play the Hornets today. His Hall of Fame career officially ends at the end of the season.”
Paul posted on social media this morning: “What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!” Paul returns to his home state of North Carolina as the Clippers play the Hornets today. His Hall of Fame career officially ends at the end of the season. https://t.co/SmoWosf5sn
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 22, 2025
The Clippers are the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 5-11 record in 16 games.
They have gone just 2-8 over their last ten.
On Sunday, the Clippers will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.
