Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

After being selected with fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft, Chris Paul quickly became one of the league’s top point guards, racking up a Rookie of the Year award, four All-Star Game appearances, an Olympic gold medal and a handful of NBA records.
SI.com always has the best pictures! In honor of all the CP3 trade talks, here’s a look at some rare pics of Chris Paul including pics with Michael Jordan, Daniel “Boobie” Gibson, LeBron James & more

Baby CP3:

The 18-year-old guard from West Forsyth High in Clemmons, N.C., lit up the 2002 Nike Camp with teammate and future Cavaliers guard Daniel “Boobie” Gibson (background):

Before joining the Demon Deacons, Paul battled LeBron James in the Jordan Capital Classic in April 2003:

LeBron put up 34 points, but Paul’s Silver team prevailed, 107-102:

Paul, donning a Jay-Z sweatshirt, is all smiles with his ma, Robin Jones and pa, Charles Paul:

Paul, who appears quite proud of his extensive shoe collection, became one of only three athletes to get his own Jordan Brand shoe. Derek Jeter and Carmelo Anthony were the others:

Paul, who happens to be quite the bowler, was joined by Reggie Bush and Lil Wayne in the PBA Chris Paul Celebrity Bowling Invitational in New Orleans last December:

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