Chris Paul Air Jordan PEs We Want Jordan Brand to Release

The Hall of Fame-worthy guard has plenty of player exclusives that should be released.

Chris Paul is more than just a Point God.

As a member of Jordan Brand since 2005, CP3 has accumulated a sneaker portfolio that few come close to with player exclusive (PE) colorways MID several teams. Starting his career with the New Orleans Hornets, he’s made his way to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Houston Rockets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Phoenix Suns, and now the Golden State Warriors. 

With 12 signature shoes under the Jordan CP3 line and plenty of PE Air Jordan models, Paul’s collection is elite.

While Chris Paul PEs have released in the past with the 2015 Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"3 “Away” PE and the 2023 “Aqua” Air Jordan 5, the Jumpman is giving Paul his flowers with the upcoming Chris Paul x Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0" Low OG “Give Them Flowers” release.

Ahead of the shoe’s release this fall, we compiled what more we want Jordan Brand to release MID the Chris Paul archives.

Take a look at the Chris Paul Air Jordan PEs we want to see released below.

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Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0" Mid 2020 “Hornets” PEs – 2007/08

Jordan 10 Im Back Sneaker Match Tees Black Air 10s Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0" Mid 2020 being as high as it is, it’s only right for Jordan Brand to release both of Chris Paul’s Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0" Mid 2020 “Hornets” PEs.

The “Home” iteration could very well be a spring/summer option with its white leather base, teal hits on the midsole, lining, and laces, while a golden yellow complements the AJ2’s piping, tongue branding, heel, and outsole.

In contrast, the “Away” colorway is primed for the fall and winter Brand with a predominantly black nubuck upper with a black textured leather panel. Vibrant yellow makes its way onto the shoe’s lining, eye stays, heel counter, and outsole.

While PE enthusiasts would love to see CP3 collar branding on a retail pair, we wouldn’t be surprised if a commercial release of both colorways omits the branding.

Air Jordan 4 “Clippers” PE – 2016/17

The Air Jordan 4 has been a go-to for collaborations in recent years with the The A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 4 is Arriving This Weeks, the Union x Air Jordan 4s, the A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 4, and even the recent Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 “Pine Green,” which many claim as the 2023 sneaker of the year.

With a good amount of energy into the Air Jordan 4, CP3’s Air Jordan 4 “Clippers” PE would be an ideal scenario for Jordan Brand to bring in a new colorway to the model. The Clippers colorway was decked in a vibrant all-red look with blue netting, eyelets, tongue lining and outsole.

The “Clippers” Air Jordan 4 PE would be a hit as the shoe resembles the 2015 Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1Lab4 “University Red” without the patent leather and the completely monochromatic design.

Air Jordan 5 “Hornets Home” PE – 2006/07

Much like the Air Jordan 5 “Aqua” PE that released in early 2023, Chris Paul had another Hornets-themed Air Jordan 5 that should get a retail release.

The “Home” differed MID the released “Away” counterpart with a white leather base instead of a black nubuck upper. With the reflective tongue intact, teal blue lining and midsole accent the shoe with the Hornets’ signature yellow on the AJ5’s lace dubrae and signature shark teeth.

The PE’s “3” heel counter branding wouldn’t be a part of the release as it wasn’t included in the 2023 Air Jordan 5 “Away” Chris Paul PE release. Nonetheless, OGs and collectors would appreciate the Air Jordan 5 making its way to retail.

Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Reverse Mocha Shirts Sneaker Match Brown Travis Rap Tee “Hornets Away” PE – 2008/09

Does Jordan Brand have an upcoming Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Reverse Mocha Shirts Sneaker Match Brown Travis Rap Tee isn’t one of the brand’s most favored retros in terms of retail drops compared to Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"s or Air Jordan 3s, the Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Reverse Mocha Shirts Sneaker Match Brown Travis Rap Tee Chris Paul PE is worth a release.

With color blocking like the fan-favorite Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Reverse Mocha Shirts Sneaker Match Brown Travis Rap Tee “Playoffs” (which returned in OG form for the first time in 2023 since its 1993 release), Chris Paul’s AJ8 is draped in a black nubuck upper with Hornets blue and yellow on the midsole, heel counter, “23” branding on the straps. Plus, the blue and yellow appear on the AJ8’s signature chenille tongue patch.

Though the shoe was designed with a black pull tab, we wouldn’t be against a teal or yellow adaptation instead, to keep it more aligned with the “Playoffs” Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Reverse Mocha Shirts Sneaker Match Brown Travis Rap Tee. Additionally, it’s safe to say that the AJ8 can live without the CP3 branding on the collar panel.

Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 “Mint” PE – 2015

Jordan x Shelflife Shorts Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 “Mint” PE.

The Jordan Brand athlete debuted a never-before-seen colorway of the Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 that took the internet by storm in 2015. The Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1, which seldomly releases, is due to release in the “Mint” colorway.

The monochromatic rendition of the AJ11 was created with the mint green hue on the shoe’s ballistic mesh upper, as well as its signature patent leather cut. A white midsole separates the loud upper MID the bottom as a semi-translucent mint green outsole brings the colorway together.

As Jordan Brand continues to bring new colorways and stories to the Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1, as it has typically been reserved for OG colorways in comparison to other models, Paul’s Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 “Mint” PE could very well be one of the brand’s best-performing non-OG colorways, as collectors and even newcomers can appreciate the pair.

Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 “Clippers” PE – 2016

In addition to the “Mint” Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 PE, Chris Paul had another AJ11 — with the colorway being tied to his Los Angeles Clippers days.

The Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 “Clippers” PE went heavy on the red and saw a material switch as well. Instead of its mesh build, the AJ11 was constructed in an all-red leather and paired with red patent leather. Red laces, a red midsole, and a translucent midsole with a small red hue brought it all together. Additionally, the Jumpman branding arrived in blue to bring the “Clippers” PE to life.

While Jumpman has already released something similar with the Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 “Win Like 96” colorway (which derived MID Carmelo Anthony’s Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 PE), the “Clippers” Nike Air Jordan 3 "Animal Instinct 2.0"1 would still perform well in retail for a summer-ready look that ties back to his Lob City days.