He contributed 11 points in the last 28 seconds to help the team reverse the Heat to win, looking back on his career.

The 2006 NBA Draft, Paul Millsap, a junior forward from Louisiana Tech, was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 47th overall pick. Before the training camp in the new season, the Utah Jazz announced that they had signed Paul Millsap with a three-year, $2.11 million rookie contract. Since then, Paul Millsap has started his NBA career.

Paul Millsap during the Jazz's 2006-2007 season, Paul Millsap, who had just entered the league, was valued by the Jazz's coaching staff. He played as a substitute for Memit Oku and obtained relatively stable playing time. In that season, Paul Millsap played 82 regular season games for the Jazz, one of which started, averaged 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per 18 minutes. After the regular season, Paul Millsap was selected for the second team of the All-Rookie Team. The Jazz ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 51 wins and 31 losses. He defeated the Houston Rockets 4-3 in the first round, defeated the Golden State Warriors 4-1 in the Western Conference semi-finals, and lost to the San Antonio Spurs 1-4 in the Western Conference finals and missed the finals.

In the 2007-2008 season, Paul Millsap played as Carlos Boozer's substitute and became the team's most important interior substitute. In that season, Paul Millsap played 82 regular season games for the Jazz, including 2 starts, averaging 8.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1 assist in 20.8 minutes per game. The Jazz ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 54 wins and 28 losses. He defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2 in the first round, and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals. Paul Millsap during the Jazz period 2008-2009 season, Paul Millsap still played as Carlos Boozer's substitute. In the middle of the season, Carlos Boozer was reimbursed due to injury season. Paul Millsap became the team's starting power forward. His average playing time increased significantly. In that season, Paul Millsap played 76 regular season games for the Jazz, including 38 starts, and averaged 13.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. The Jazz ranked eighth in the Western Conference with 48 wins and 34 losses, losing 1-4 to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.

On July 18, 2009, the Utah Jazz chose to match the contract offer provided by the Portland Trail Blazers to Paul Millsap, and the two sides finally signed a four-year, $32 million contract.

Although Paul Millsap played as a substitute for Carlos Boozer, his average score was fifth in the team and became the team's most stable sixth man. In this season, Paul Millsap played 82 regular season games for the Jazz, including 8 starts, and averaged 27.8 minutes per game to contribute 11.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks per game. The Jazz ranked fifth in the Western Conference with 53 wins and 29 losses. He defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the first round. He was swept out by the Los Angeles Lakers 0-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

Paul Millsap during the Jazz's period

On April 13, 2010, the Jazz challenged the Warriors away. Paul Millsap played for 34 minutes in the whole game, contributing 10 points, 24 rebounds and 3 assists on 5 of 11 shots, helping the Jazz defeat the Warriors 103-94, of which 24 rebounds in a single game were the highest single-game rebound record in Paul Millsap's career.

In the 2010-2011 season, Paul Millsap became the team's starting power forward. His average playing time, average score and three-point shooting percentage ranked third in the team. In this season, Paul Millsap played 76 regular season games for the Jazz, all starting, and averaged 34.3 minutes per game to contribute 17.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals. The Jazz ranked 11th in the Western Conference with 39 wins and 43 losses, missing the playoffs.

On November 10, 2010, the Jazz challenged the Heat away. Paul Millsap started for 43 minutes in the whole game, made 19 of 28 shots, made 3 of 3 three-pointers, made 5 of 7 free throws, contributed 46 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. In the last 28 seconds of the fourth quarter, Paul Millsap made 3 of 3 three-pointers, and made 11 points in the last moment of the tip-in, helping the team equalize the score and enter overtime. In the end, the Jazz defeated the Heat 116-114 through overtime, of which 46 points were Paul Millsap's highest score in a single game in his career, and 28 seconds, 11 points were regarded by fans as a wonderful scoring performance comparable to "Meddy's Moment".

Paul Millsap played against the Heat Big Three

2011-2012 season, Paul Millsap played as the team's starting power forward. His average playing time and data averaged only second to Al Jefferson, ranking second in the team. In this season, Paul Millsap played 64 regular season games for the Jazz, including 62 starts, and averaged 32.8 minutes per game to contribute 16.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals. The Jazz ranked eighth in the Western Conference with 36 wins and 30 losses. He was swept out by the San Antonio Spurs 0-4 in the first round.

In the 2012-2013 season, Paul Millsap still played as the team's starting power forward, but his tactical status and number of shots in the team were severely impacted by Derek Ferworth. This season, Paul Millsap played 78 regular season games for the Jazz, all starting, averaging 30.4 minutes per game to contribute 14.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1 block. The Jazz ranked ninth in the Western Conference with 43 wins and 37 losses and missed the playoffs.

On July 10, 2013, the Atlanta Hawks announced the signing of Paul Millsap for a two-year, $19 million contract.

Paul Millsap during the Hawks

2013-2014 season, Paul Millsap played as the team's starting power forward. He ranked first in the team with average rebounds, second in the team's average playing time and average score. The starting center Al Horford was reimbursed for injury in the early stage of the season. Paul Millsap became the team's most important inside player. This season, Paul Millsap played 74 regular season games for the Hawks, including 73 starts, and averaged 33.5 minutes per game, contributing 17.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks. During the regular season, Paul Millsap was selected as an All-Star for the first time in his career. The Hawks ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference with 38 wins and 44 losses, and lost 3-4 to the Indiana Pacers in the first round.

On March 19, 2014, the Hawks played against the Raptors at home. Paul Millsap started for 38 minutes in the whole game, made 6 of 16 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and 6 of 7 free throws and contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 steal, helping the Hawks defeat the Raptors 118-113 through overtime. This is the first time Paul Millsap has obtained a triple-double data in his career.

Paul Millsap during the Hawks' period

2014-2015 season, Paul Millsap played as the team's starting power forward. His average playing time, average score, rebounds, blocks and steals ranked first in the team, becoming the team's well-deserved core player. This season, Paul Millsap played 73 regular season games for the Hawks, all of which were the first. He played, averaged 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game. During the regular season, Paul Millsap was selected as the All-Star for the second time in his career. The Hawks ranked first in the Eastern Conference with 60 wins and 22 losses. He defeated the Brooklyn Nets 4-2 in the first round, defeated the Washington Wizards 4-2 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, and was swept out by the Cleveland Cavaliers 0-4 in the Eastern Conference finals and missed the finals.

On February 5, 2015, the NBA officially announced the January Player of the Month. Paul Millsap and his teammates Al Horford, Jeff Teague, Kyle Koval and Demare Carroll won the Eastern Conference's January Player of the Month. This is the first time that the NBA officially rated five players from the same team as Player of the Month. Paul Millsap during the Hawks' Era On July 2, 2015, the Atlanta Hawks announced a three-year, $58 million contract renewal, with the last year of the contract being the player option.

In the 2015-2016 season, Paul Millsap played as the team's starting power forward. His average playing time and data except assists were still ahead of the team. His average rebounds reached a career-highest. This season, Paul Millsap played 81 regular season games for the Hawks, all starting, and averaged 32.7 minutes per game to contribute 17.1 points, 9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals. 1.7 blocks, Paul Millsap was selected as Player of the Week for the second time in his career during the regular season, and was selected as the All-Star for the third time in his career. After the regular season, Paul Millsap was selected as the second team of the best defensive team in his career for the first time. The Hawks ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference with 48 wins and 34 losses. He defeated the Boston Celtics 4-2 in the first round. He was swept out by the Cleveland Cavaliers 0-4 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals.

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In the 2016-2017 season, due to Al Horford's transfer to the Celtics, Paul Millsap became the team's only inside core. He also ushered in his peak career season. His average score reached a career high. In that season, Paul Millsap played 69 regular season games for the Hawks, including 67 starts, and averaged 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game. During the regular season, Paul Millsap was selected as the All-Star for the fourth time in his career. The Hawks ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference with 43 wins and 39 losses, and lost to the Washington Wizards 2-4 in the first round.

On January 30, 2017, the Hawks played against the Knicks at home. Paul Millsap started for 60 minutes in the whole game, made 13 of 29 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, and 8 of 10 free throws, contributing 37 points, 19 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal, helping the Hawks defeat the Knicks 142-139 through 4 overtimes. The 60-minute playing time in a single game not only set the highest record of Paul Millsap's career playing time in a single game, but also set the highest time for individual appearances in the Hawks in a single game history.

On July 14, 2017, the Denver Nuggets announced that they would sign Paul Millsap on a three-year, $90 million contract.

Paul Millsap during the Nuggets period

2017-2018 season, Paul Millsap played as the team's starting power forward. At the beginning of the season, Paul Millsap suffered a left wrist injury and did not return until the late season. In that season, Paul Millsap played 38 regular season games for the Nuggets, including 37 starts, and averaged 30 minutes per game to contribute 14.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1 steal and 1.2 blocks. The Nuggets ranked ninth in the Western Conference with 46 wins and 36 losses and missed the playoffs.

In the 2018-2019 season, Paul Millsap played as the team's starting power forward. As the team's forward substitute Monte Morris' three-point shooting percentage was as high as 41.4%, more in line with Nikola Jokic's tactical system, Paul Millsap's playing time gradually decreased. This season, Paul Millsap played 70 regular season games for the Nuggets, including 65 starts, and averaged 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.2 steals per game. During the regular season, Paul Millsap was elected as the West's Player of the Week. The Nuggets ranked second in the Western Conference with 54 wins and 28 losses. He defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-3 in the first round, and lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 3-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

Paul Millsap during the Nuggets period

2019-2020 season, because Paul Millsap developed his three-point shooting ability in a timely manner, he still played as the team's starting power forward and obtained a stable playing time. This season, Paul Millsap played 51 regular season games for the Nuggets, including 48 starts, averaging 24.3 minutes per game. Contributed 11.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists. The Nuggets ranked third in the Western Conference with 43 wins and 22 losses. They defeated the Utah Jazz 4-3 in the first round. The Western Conference semi-finals defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 4-3 after falling behind 1-3 in two consecutive rounds of playoffs, becoming the team that finished the reversal after falling 1-3 in NBA history. The Western Conference Finals lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 and missed the Finals..

On December 4, 2020, the Denver Nuggets announced the renewal of Paul Millsap with a one-year, $10 million contract.

Paul Millsap during the Nuggets period

2020-2021 season, Paul Millsap still played as the team's starting power forward. His average playing time declined again compared to last season. In that season, Paul Millsap played 56 regular season games for the Nuggets, including 36 starts, and averaged 9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. The Nuggets ranked third in the Western Conference with 47 wins and 25 losses. He defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-2 in the first round. He was swept out by the Phoenix Suns 0-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

Paul Millsap during the Nuggets On September 11, 2021, the Brooklyn Nets announced that they would sign Paul Millsap with a one-year, $2.64 million contract.

In the 2021-2022 season, Paul Millsap played as the team's substitute power forward. His average playing time and average score average reached the lowest in his career. In that season, Paul Millsap played 24 regular season games for the Nets, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 3.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1 assist per game. In the middle of the season, the Nets management chose to trade Paul Millsap.

Paul Millsap during the Nets period On February 11, 2022, the Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers, and won Ben Simmons, Ses Curry, Andre Drummond, the unprotected first-round pick in 2022, and the protected first-round pick in 2027.

After coming to the 76ers, Paul Millsap played as the team's substitute power forward and did not get much chance to play. This season, Paul Millsap played 9 regular season games for the 76ers, including one starting game, averaging 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. The 76ers ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference with 51 wins and 31 losses. He defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-2 in the first round, and lost to the Miami Heat 2-4 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals.

Paul Millsap during the Philadelphia period

On December 4, 2024, Paul Millsap announced his official retirement and ended his professional basketball career. Since then, this short and strong forward with full energy has completely left the NBA arena.