In the 2023–24 NBA season, Chris Paul is the third-oldest player still playing, after LeBron James and PJ Tucker. The 39-year-old, 12-time NBA All-Star is aware that his professional basketball career is ending, and he has already begun to prepare for his post-playing retirement.
He has a lot on his mind, and one of his ambitions is to continue playing basketball and own a franchise in the WNBA.
“I would love to own a WNBA team, and an NBA team.” during his interview at Forbes.
The 36-year-old Chris Paul has made nearly $359 million in salary during his 19 NBA seasons. He is holding out to see whether the Golden State Warriors will exercise his $30 million player option this offseason.
With the emergence of a well-liked 2024 draft class that includes, among others, Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Angel Reese, the WNBA has been drawing increased attention. Given the unprecedented attention given to women’s basketball, Paul’s desire to purchase a WNBA franchise may make sense.
Chris Paul Also Opened Up on Which Location Franchise He’s Looking for as an Owner
Chris Paul, who aspires to own an NBA or WNBA franchise, has suggested where he would want to buy his ownership share. Paul, who grew up in Clemmons, North Carolina, is amenable to owning a franchise in Charlotte as long as he doesn’t turn off other chances.
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“Charlotte is home, but I’m open. Especially if there is an expansion or something like that. I’ve been involved with the league for too long. From every aspect of it. Just knowing the game, understanding the GMs, the players relations– all the different entities, that’s definitely one of my goals is to own a team.” Paul added.
Chris Paul, who has a lengthy NBA career, was instrumental in getting former Clippers franchise owner Donald Sterling banned from the league in August 2013 while serving as president of the National Basketball Players Association. In August 2021, Paul resigned as president, allowing CJ McCollum to assume the role.
According to the NBA website, CP3 just finished the season with a career-low 9.2 points and 6.8 assists per game with the Golden State Warriors. Sadly, after losing to the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference play-in round, his club was declared out of the postseason race.
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