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NBA superstar Chris Paul’s professional career has been nothing short of spectacular so far. Perhaps a championship is what’s missing from his trophy cabinet, but his individual career has been stellar nonetheless. Now playing for the Golden State Warriors, how much is Chris Paul earning from his current NBA contract?

Paul was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in 2005 and played for the team until 2011. He has since played for different franchises in the league and excelled for the respective teams. A 12-time All-Star, CP3 was playing for the Suns with when he made his first NBA Finals appearance in 2021.

Currently on his four-year contract worth $120,000,000, Paul is bagging an impressive salary in the NBA. So exactly how much is the point guard earning from his player contracts? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Chris Paul’s NBA contacts and salary details. 

Current Contract Breakdown

Chris Paul is currently on a four-year contract worth $120,000,000, signed in August 2021, when he was with the Phoenix Suns. The deal came with an average salary of $30,000,000 annually and $75,000,000 guaranteed at signing.

For the 2023-24 running season, Chris Paul is set to earn $30,800,000 as base salary, with a dead cap value of $30,800,000 and a cap hit value of $30,800,000. Paul is in the third year of his contract which lasts until the end of the 2024-25 season.

The salary for the final year of his contract could see CP3 earn a base salary worth $30,000,000 for 2024-25 per Spotrac. However, the sum is not fully guaranteed. Chris Paul will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

Salary Breakdown

  • Current Salary: $30,800,000
  • Salary Per Month: $2,566,666
  • Salary Per Week: $641,666
  • Salary Per Game: $375,610
  • Salary Per Quarter: $93,902
  • Salary Per Minute: $7,825

Previous Contracts and Salaries

2018 – 2021

2013 – 2017

2009 – 2012

2005 – 2008

FAQs

When was Chris Paul drafted into the NBA?

Chris Paul was drafted in 2005 by the New Orleans Hornets. 

Which team does Chris Paul play for now?

Chris Paul plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.

How many NBA Finals has Chris Paul been to?

Chris Paul has played one NBA Finals series in his career.

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