Chris Paul Retires After 21 NBA Seasons, Hours After Raptors Waive Him
Chris Paul announced his retirement Friday after 21 NBA seasons, just hours after the Toronto Raptors waived the future Hall of Fame point guard.
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Chris Paul announced his retirement Friday after 21 NBA seasons, just hours after the Toronto Raptors waived the future Hall of Fame point guard.
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