The Clippers’ point guard is yet to officially confirm the news after it was reported he declined interview requests following his side’s 131-116 victory over the Hornets.
A 12-time NBA All-Star, 11-time All-NBA team member and nine-time All-Defensive team selection, Paul was chosen fifth by the New Orleans in the 2005 NBA Draft, and was named Rookie of the Year that season. He has played for seven NBA teams and, in 2021, he was named as one of the NBA’s 75 Greatest players.
He is currently second in the all-time NBA leaders list for assists and steals behind John Stockton.
At Beijing 2008, he was a part of the U.S. Olympic basketball team that won gold, finishing the tournament with an 8-0 record. Four years later, at London 2012, Paul won his second gold with Team USA, once again going unbeaten in the tournament.