Journal 57: Sometimes, you walk away so you can still walk
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comNot jealously eyeing Power Chair commercials at age 50 is one reason Paul Shirley thinks about the end of his playing career.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008Journal 56: Taking that shot
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comIn what might have been his last career game, Paul Shirley found himself taking a leap of faith.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2008Early Shirley: Paul's life becomes an open book
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comTo accompany the release of his paperback, Paul is putting out some unreleased "tracks."
Story | Conversation | April 11, 2008Journal 55: Do I still want to keep my jersey?
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comPaul Shirley weighs the merits of ending his pro basketball career and getting on with the next stage of his life.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2008My favorite albums of 2007
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comPaul Shirley lists his favorite albums of 2007. He understands if you haven't heard of most of them.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2007Journal 54: Mustache men and buzzer beaters
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comPaul Shirley wants everybody on his team to grow a mustache. After the guy with the 'stache hit a miraculous game winner, the chances of fuzzy lips are growing.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2007Journal 53: Pain with no gain
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comPractice? Paul Shirley (and his sore ankle) would like to invoke the immortal words of Allen Iverson when his Spanish team pushes him despite his injury.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2007Journal 52: I'm happy for you guys. Really
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comPaul Shirley's previously winless team pulled out a nice win in Spain. But the big man admits that since his participation was minimal, so was his happiness for his team.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Journal 51: Time for bed, time to think
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comPaul Shirley knows he's lucky to play ball for a living. But that's not going to stop him from complaining.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Journal 50: What I learned at high-altitude summer camp
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comWhen Paul Shirley trained at altitude with his Spanish team, he was laid low by a few challenges.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2007Journal 49: Going under the knife in Spain brings surprising result
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comPaul Shirley is returning to the same pro team, in Spain, for an unprecedented second year. But first, there's the matter of healing that ankle.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2007Book excerpt: Scoring in the NBA is fantastic -- points, that is
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comRead an excerpt from Paul Shirley's new book, "Can I Keep My Jersey?: 11 Teams, 5 Countries, and 4 Years in My Life as a Basketball Vagabond."
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2007Journal 46: My encounter with the dirtiest player ever
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comWhen an opponent doesn't believe in shower power, Paul Shirley steps into the sewer to do battle. Then he realizes that approach stinks, too.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2007Journal 45: When basketball is like sex ... and food
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comAfter waiting so long to get back on the court with a big crowd cheering his team on to victory, Paul Shirley remembers how much he likes the feeling.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2007Journal 44: A plane to Spain, and back in the game
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comHe's back in the game. Paul Shirley's latest hoop odyssey takes him from KC to Menorca, Spain. Here's a play-by-play.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "atlanta hawks" make the list?