Chris Paul Biography

Fast Facts

• Named the ESPN Sports Humanitarian of the Year in 2016
• Founded the Chris Paul Family Foundation to help support development opportunities for families
• The Charlotte Observer named him the 2003 Mr․ Basketball
• While in college, he was named to the ESPN Academic All-America Team
• Attended Wake Forest University, where he played NCAA basketball
• His brother, C․J․, played basketball at University of South Carolina-Spartanburg
• In 2005, he was selected fourth overall in the NBA Draft
• The Associated Press named him the 2003 North Carolina High School Player of the Year
• Well known for his basketball court vision and passing abilities
• Authored the children's book "Long Shot: Never Too Small to Dream Big․"
• Has served as a spokesperson for the United States Bowling Congress
• Bought a house once owned by singer Avril Lavigne
• On the day of his grandfather's funeral, he went to the court and scored 61 points, one for every year of his grandfather's life, and as a freshman at Wake Forest University, he carried his grandfather's obituary with him to every game