As one of the most accomplished point guards in the NBA, Chris Paul is entering his 19th season in the league. Though he made 9 All-Star appearances and won 2 gold for Team USA, he is still seeking his championship ring. He came closer to it many times, and now, with the Warriors, his dream is still alive.?

CP3 has signed a four-year, $120 million contract with the Warriors. His annual salary is significantly less than what he was earning in his earlier contract with the Phoenix Suns. He is totally not unfamiliar with this trend. In fact, throughout his career, there has been a downward trend in salary.?

Chris Paul is the third highest-paid player in the Warriors

At 38 YO, Chris is still playing at an elite level and drawing a salary of $30,800,000 for the 2023-24 season. This contract is worth significantly less than his career-highest salary of $41,358,814, which he earned with the Phoenix Suns in the 2020-21 season.?

Paul’s salary cut is likely because of a number of factors, including his age and the Warriors’ salary cap situation. Stephen Curry tops the Warriors? salary-earning contract at $51,915,615 this season. Klay Thompson is the second-highest earner, who is earning $43,219,440 this season. As a major upgrade for the Warriors?s roster, Paul has to settle as it could be his best shot at the championship.?

His salary trend and close calls for the championships?

Paul emerged as an efficient playmaker from early in his career. He spent six seasons with the Clippers, leading them to the playoffs each year. However, the Clippers could never advance past the second round. His salary remained stagnant before hitting a major upgrade with the Rockets. He earned $35,654,150 in the 2018-19 season. He spent three seasons with the Rockets, leading them to the playoffs each year. However, the Rockets also could never advance past the second round.?

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The Warriors don?t need him as much as he does if he wants to retire with a championship trophy.?