Paul Shirley
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Paul Shirley is former professional basketball player in the NBA and is often used as a back-up or emergency reserve player. He plays the power forward position. He has played for the Atlanta Hawks (2002-03), Chicago Bulls (2003-04) and Phoenix Suns (2004-05).
Shirley graduated from Iowa State University, where he majored in mechanical engineering and was named to the all-Big 12 first team twice.
Despite his lack of play time Shirley is well-known for his outspoken comments on the NBA which comes from sitting on the bench. Some of his comments include:
- he and Kirk Hinrich are "the whitest players in the NBA"
- he wouldn't be surprised if the Suns "get kicked out of the league" and
- "referees bet on the NBA games".
He is a free agent.
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