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Paul Millsap Biography

Birth Name:Paul Millsap

Birth Place:Monroe, Louisiana, United States

Fast Facts

  • Became the only player in the history of NCAA basketball to lead the nation in rebounding for three years in a row
  • In 2003, he was named Louisiana's Mr․ Basketball
  • Established the Paul Millsap Scholarship Fund to help send underprivileged students to school
  • Led an award-studded college basketball career at Louisiana Tech
  • Was a fan of football while growing up and was the quarter back for his middle school's team, but his uncle ended his dreams of playing for the NFL by insisting he continue the family tradition of basketball
  • Was selected 47th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz
  • Although he was born in Louisiana, he spent much of his childhood in Denver
  • Known for playing power forward in the NBA, first with the Utah Jazz and later with the Atlatna Hawks
  • In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing video games and walking his dog
  • Tacos are his favorite food and red is his favorite color