Chris Paul's retirement will touch the hearts of millions across the world at the end of the season, as he officially announced his plans on Saturday afternoon, just before the LA Clippers visited the Charlotte Hornets. Additionally, Paul's exit from the game ends the era of smaller point guards impacting the league at a high level.
At 40 years old, Paul is one of the last members of his breed, and particularly of those who are first-ballot hall-of-famers. There is seemingly no one in the NBA at roughly six feet, with an IQ as great as his, or even remotely close, that has a long list of records and a credible resume.