Chris Paul announced his intention to retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 NBA season. The man lovingly dubbed The Point God made a legendary career out of prioritizing elevating everyone around him. That is something that Darius Garland remains as one of the torchbearers for.
Don't get it twisted. There are plenty of phenomenal players in the NBA who are highly capable of getting the most out of their teammates. Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and others are some of the most exhilarating playmakers and floor raisers that basketball has ever seen.
However, none of them are built in the mold of that good old-fashioned star point guard whose primary focus on the floor would be to be a pass-first offensive engine for his teammates.