Monday, August 3rd, 2009 at 3:34 pm  |  12 responses

CP3 in China, Day 1

Follow Chris Paul during his trip to China.

The people of China may not share America’s love for burgers or fries (yet), but they definitely cultivated a passion for basketball. Chris Paul is spending the week among China’s provinces and prefectures, running camps and meeting with the local communities. Never a dude to waste a minute, CP3 is getting down by sending daily recaps and photos. Fresh from Tianjin, China, we present the CP3 China Diary, Day 1…–Ed.

by Chris Paul

It’s the first full day of my time here in China. I just finished teaching drills and showing the kids moves that will help them in game situations. These are some of the best point guards in all of China. Amazing.

They even named a camp after me calling it the Chris Paul Elite Point Guard Camp. To come all the way to China, a 14-hour flight, and be treated with an overwhelming welcome to know that these talented players watch my game and learn from me is humbling.

I played 1-on-1 with some of the kids and they made me WORK! The level of play and intensity these players have is crazy. I’m sure with continued hard work and determination we may see a few of these players in the League one day.

We’re off to Guangzhou (2 1/2-hour flight) where I’ll get to see more of China’s basketball talent, interact with fans and launch my Jordan CP3.II shoe (China Edition).

Chris Paul at the Chris Paul Elite Point Guard Camp.

Chris Paul at the Chris Paul Elite Point Guard Camp.


Chris Paul and Gentry Humphrey with the CBA Officials.

Chris Paul and Gentry Humphrey with the CBA Officials

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  • Sparker Posted: Aug.3 at 3:43 pm
    they all look about chris’ size, so that’s a start

  • Ken Posted: Aug.3 at 4:15 pm
    Burn…

  • Anton Posted: Aug.3 at 5:07 pm
    He’s looking for the next Sun Yue.

  • Teddy-the-Bear Posted: Aug.3 at 6:52 pm
    BIG UPS TO CHRIS PAUL! This is awesome man. You guys hit the nail on the head with this one, SLAM. Chris Paul is the man. I am definitely looking forward to these entries. Props all around!

  • G I I Posted: Aug.3 at 9:27 pm
    that’s dope CP3. spread the love.

  • matt604 Posted: Aug.4 at 1:43 am
    Chris is that dude. Definitely looking forward to more blogs.

  • Hisham Posted: Aug.4 at 4:02 am
    They didn’t really make him WORK though…

  • Blinguo Posted: Aug.4 at 7:16 am
    Look forward to more updates. With not phone camera size pics. That China edition shoe is ridiculously hot. Not over the top with stuff that doesn’t make sense, like other China special editions. Yahoo NBA reported its going to be sold only in the US, which seems wrong, when other sources say its being sold out in Niketown China stores only.

  • candice Posted: Aug.5 at 4:46 pm
    The China Edition CPII are hot. Chris is the perfect ambassador. He works a room like politician. Can’t wait for the BBall season to start. Hornets Rock!

  • Frank Hayden Posted: Aug.20 at 4:48 pm
    Congrats to “Chris Paul,3″ I would love to visit China myself. You Go Boy”CP3″ Good Fortune to the Hornets(09) Fan,Frank

  • Chris Paul helping out the youngsters in China « Legacy Direct Blog Posted: Sep.8 at 11:20 am
    [...] Comment! With a full schedule already during the offseason, NBA star Chris Paul managed to find time to benefit China’s youth and raise money for charity.  He recounted his events in his diary: http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2009/08/cp3-in-china-day-1/ [...]

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    [...] what is now the new sports mecca of the world, the People’s Republic of China. LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Kobe Bryant were just some of the big names that paid visit in hopes of promoting themselves [...]

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