LA Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season -- his 21st campaign in the NBA, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Paul, 40, is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a selection to the 75 greatest players list, nine-time All-Defense and the 2006 Rookie of the Year.
It was believed this was likely Paul's final season in the league, and on Saturday morning, he posted on social media: "What a ride...Still so much left...GRATEFUL for this last one!!"
Paul returns to his home state of North Carolina as the Clippers play the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.