FirstCuts: Chris Paul Honors 8-Year Old Boy
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| SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 5/9/2008 on www.sportingnews.com [flag] |
For the most part, I try not to get too wrapped up in whether an athlete is a “good person.” Honestly, we never really know what 99 percent of athletes are like, and even when we think we know, we don’t. (Roger Clemens, anyone?) But I’ve got to say, Chris Paul seems like an outstanding human being. Sure, he did sock Julius Hodge below the belt once, but he seems to be ...
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Chris Paul Honors Young Fallen Fan During Game
Published 5/9/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... series. Unfortunately, Brian developed a high fever before the game and couldn’t go. A few hours later, he passed away. In tribute to the young fan he never had the chance to meet, Paul wrote the boy’s name on his shoes he wore for Game 3. As he explained before the game:“Knowing I can represent Brian and his family in some way tonight is a great feeling on behalf of myself, my teammates and the organization. This is a person I want to go out and represent with my play.” As the SPORTING BLOG follows-up , Brian was still in the forethought of Chris’ mind even after the ...
