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, 2008Book 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, 2007Journal 43: When basketball became the crying game
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comWhen his Iowa State Cyclones missed their chance at the Final Four, Paul Shirley sobbed for all to see, then learned just what college basketball means to its fans.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2007Journal 41: Funny thing happened on my way to Spain
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comJust when Paul Shirley was committed and prepared to play for a Spanish team, the rug was pulled out from under him.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2007Journal 42: I have a new book, and my agent does too!
Paul Shirley, Special to ESPN.comHe's no Hemingway, but Paul Shirley thinks his basketball agent's new book about a life in the game is fairly revealing.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007State Stat Stars of the Week
CalHiSports.com(For additions, corrections or to report a statistical standout we may have missed, email mark@studentsports.com. To inquire about a section or state ...
Blog Entry | October 30, 2008Friday Bullets
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopHighlights of a recent ALBA Berlin vs. Lottomatica Roma game. Most NBA fans are thinking: Who cares? But I'll tell you something: The Rome team in red...
Blog | October 24, 2008Monday Bullets
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopJulius Hodge (shooting) and DerMarr Johnson (car accident) have both had horrifying experiences bleeding and rushing to hospitals. Their most traumati...
Blog | September 15, 2008Chat with Paul Shirley
Welcome to The Show! On Wednesday, basketball veteran, and ESPN.com contributor, Paul Shirley will be by to chat about anything on your mind. Shirley has been documenting his professional...
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