Chris Paul sets a unique record after announcing his retirement from the NBA

Paul’s new accolade after announcing his retirement

Paul is alone with a new statistical accolade after he grabbed his fourth and final rebound of the game. He is now the only player in NBA history who has scored 20,000+ points, 12,000+ assists, and 6,000+ rebounds.

Considering he is one of three players to get over 12,000 assists, he is the only ball-handler to earn this accolade. LeBron James is close, as he has 11,596 assists during his NBA career. Russell Westbrook is the nearest player to James, having accumulated over 10,000 assists in his career.

In terms of points and rebounds, James and Westbrook already passed the threshold for this unique record. However, they must do their best to catch Paul and his fantastic playmaking ability.

James could reach that assist total, considering he is still playing at a high level. He might not have the same playmaking reps as before due to Luka Doncic’s arrival on the Los Angeles Lakers, but he can catch Paul for this record. In the meantime, Paul is alone with this record, and he has a lot of time left in the season to add onto his totals.

Paul will retire as a true legend of the sport

Now that Paul has confirmed that he is stepping away from the NBA, people are looking back at his legacy, which has cemented him as one of the best point guards. Some might disagree, but Paul is the gold standard for smart playmakers, leaders, and floor generals.

Stephen Curry might be the more successful point guard in the same era, but Paul held his own. Most NBA players respect Paul for how he kept standing out despite being a 6’0″ point guard. He had impressive point guard skills, but he also found ways to keep up with larger players.

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It will be a sad day for the NBA when Paul retires, but this last hurrah with the Clippers is a good send-off. He will not get the same retirement tour as Kobe Bryant, but more people will start to appreciate Paul and his achievements in the league.

As one of the most well-rounded point guards in NBA history, Paul will be an influential figure for years to come. All the smaller players have learned from what Paul did to stand out in a league filled with giants. The Clippers now face an eventful few months ahead, as they have Paul’s retirement hanging over them.