Chris Paul

Birth Name:

Christopher Emmanuel Paul

Birth Place:

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Profession

Producer, Actor

Founded the Chris Paul Family Foundation to help support development opportunities for families
Named the ESPN Sports Humanitarian of the Year in 2016
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․"
Bought a house once owned by singer Avril Lavigne
Has served as a spokesperson for the United States Bowling Congress
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

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