'That year I played in Oklahoma City is something I'll never forget' - CP3 reveals the highlight of his storied 20-year-career

Chris Paul is one of the handful of potential Hall of Fame veterans still playing in the league. Now in his 20th season, CP3 has experienced the highs and lows of the NBA, and for him, one chapter stands out. It was his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019-2020 season when the Houston Rockets traded him for Russell Westbrook.

"That was my first year living away from my family. The relationship I got with my teammates and fans. The fans were amazing. I always hate that that season got cut short because of COVID-19. That was a big season, big summer for me, going through things I hadn't gone through since I'd been in the league," Paul told The Athletic.

Paul's time in OKC

It's surprising to hear the "Point God" say that his one-year stint with the Thunder has been the highlight of his career, considering that he peaked during his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, notably known as "Lob City."

Perhaps what Paul means by the highlight of his career is how he overcame the greatest challenge of his profession, going from being a player who was dumped on a rebuilding team to a prominent figure on a squad that made it to the NBA Finals.

After one year with the Thunder, the point guard decided to team up with Devin Booker on the Phoenix Suns, where they turned the organization's fate around. Not only did they finish their first regular season together with a record of 51-21, but they also went to the NBA Finals, where they were two games away from winning a championship.

To this day, Chris doesn't have a championship, and he might just go down as one of the best players to never win one. However, that doesn't matter for CP3 as long as he continues to compete for a title.

"It's a fact. Either you win a championship, or you don't. I think for me, I'm always competing for that. I'm always competing for a championship. That's not going to change. But I don't lose any sleep over it. You know what I mean? I've had coaches that have won talk about how hard it is. I've watched. I've seen it. I can only imagine that feeling," Paul said.

Chris has already solidified his legacy

The thing about CP3's career is that even if he never wins a ring — which will most likely be the outcome — he will still be known as one of the greatest point guards to ever suit up. Paul was selected to the NBA's 75 teams; he's a 12-time All-Star, five-time assists champion, six-time steals champion, and Rookie of the Year, among many of his long list of achievements. A championship ring would undoubtedly put the "Point God" a cut above the rest, but if it's not in the cards, then he'll still retire with one of the best resumes in NBA history.

Like his time with the Thunder, Paul will be known as someone who brought a winning culture wherever he went because that's what the Wake Forest product was all about. CP3's stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Oklahoma, and Phoenix perfectly depict that.