• NBA Legend Chris Paul Shares his Love for his "Papa" with the World

  • Nov 5 2023
  • Length: 35 mins
  • Podcast

NBA Legend Chris Paul Shares his Love for his "Papa" with the World

  • Summary

  • NBA All-Star and 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Paul joins Writing Black to discuss the vulnerability it took to write his book "Sixty-One." The book centers on the impact Paul's grandfather had on him. Affectionately known as "Papa," he was tragically murdered at the age of 61, the day after Paul signed his letter of intent to play college basketball at Wake Forest. Paul talks about writing the book during the pandemic as the country was going through racial turmoil following the death of George Floyd. He also touches on his commitment to criminal justice reform and the impact mass incarceration has had on Black Americans.

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