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Paul McPherson
Personal information
Born (1978-07-03) July 3, 1978 (age 46)
Chicago, Illinois
Nationality American
High school South Shore (Chicago, Illinois)
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College
  • Tallahassee CC (1996–1997)
  • Kennedy–King (1998–1999)
  • DePaul (1999–2000)
NBA Draft 2000 / Undrafted
Pro career 2000–2008
Career history
2000–2001 Phoenix Suns
2001 Golden State Warriors
2001–2002 Phoenix Eclipse
2002–2003 Yakima Sun Kings
2003–2004 Rockford Lightning
2004 Idaho Stampede
2004–2005 Gary Steelheads
2005 Pallacanestro Reggiana
2005–2007 Basket Livorno
2007–2008 Hyères-Toulon
2008 BC Rustavi
2008 Monte Hermoso
Career statistics
Points 262 (4.8 ppg)
Rebounds 79 (1.4 rpg)
Assists 38 (0.7 apg)

Paul L. McPherson (born July 3, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player.

A 6'4" (1.93 m) shooting guard from Chicago's South Shore High School, McPherson played at Tallahassee Community College, Kennedy-King College, and DePaul University before being signed by the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. McPherson played a total of 55 games in his NBA career, all during the 2000–01 NBA season, playing 33 games with the Suns and 22 with the Golden State Warriors. His career averages are 4.8 points per game and 1.4 rebounds per game. His final NBA game was played on April 18, 2001 in a 81 - 95 loss to the Vancouver Grizzlies where he played 10 and half minutes and the only stat he recorded was 1 rebound.

After his brief stint in the NBA, McPherson played in the American minor leagues and overseas. He also spent part of the 2002-2003 basketball season touring with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Furthermore. he reached the Semifinal of the Nike King of the World Battleground 2004 and won $10000, but could not get to the final.

..... While McPherson was serving as the Englewood High School Boys Basketball coach and as the school's security guard.

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