chris paul By cbarkauskas Apr 16, 2004 Paul was ranked second among Wake Forest's all-time career leaders for 3-point shooting percentage (.469), and 7th in assists and steals. Jun 25, 2005 he was drafted to the New Orlans hornets in the nba draft ,pick 5th he was drafted to the New Orlans hornets in the nba draft ,pick 5th Period: Jun 25, 2005 to Apr 12, 2012 10 Aug 14, 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year (2006), Apr 14, 2008 He led the Hornets to the second round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs. Apr 18, 2008 five-time All-Star, and a multiple All-NBA and All-Defensive team honoree Apr 12, 2009 He has also won an Olympic Gold Medal with the United States national basketball team Apr 16, 2009 CP3 Foundation to benefit programs in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, and charities Apr 12, 2011 the hornets traded him to the L.A Clippers