Chris Paul officially announced his retirement from professional basketball last weekend, ending a 20-year NBA career.
What happened?
The NBA world reacted to the news, with former teammates and players paying tribute to Paul's achievements.
DeAndre Jordan, who played 406 regular season games alongside Paul, took to Instagram to deliver a heartwarming message.
Jordan congratulated Paul on an amazing basketball career, highlighting his countless accolades and dedication to his family.
Why it matters for Chris Paul
Paul's retirement came as a surprise, given that he had been looking for a team to play for and close out his NBA career.
But no team materialized, and Paul decided to call it a career, finishing with 1,370 regular season games played.
What comes next?
Paul finishes his illustrious career as a 12-time NBA All-Star, an 11-time All-NBA member, and a nine-time All-Defensive team member.
He averaged 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 2.0 steals per game, shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 37 percent from three.
DeAndre Jordan averaged 11.8 points, 14 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game while playing alongside Paul.
The duo had a .658 winning percentage, going 302-157 in 459 games together.
Chris Paul spent six full seasons with the LA Clippers franchise, from 2011 to 2017.
He was traded to the Houston Rockets in the 2017 offseason.
Paul's love and dedication to his family were highlighted by Jordan as his biggest accomplishment.
Jordan thanked Paul for always pushing him, even when he wasn't trying to hear it.
The two became forever brothers, and Jordan is grateful for their time together.
Paul will enjoy his next chapter of life and the journey, with Jordan looking forward to more pars and birdies.