Chris Paul introduces Jordan CP3.II Shoe to the Big Easy
05 Mar '09
4 min read
Paul has always stressed the role that his faith, family and friends have played in his success. To honor this, the Jordan CP3.II incorporates several elements of Paul's personal life including: graphics represent the community of New Orleans and the Mardi Gras tradition, number 61 honors the memory of CP's grandfather, Nathanial Jones, heel graphic features details of CP's life such as his birthday, brother CJ's initials and the name of Wake Forest coach, the late Skip Prosser, and outsole includes parents' names and nods to CP's faith.
In his fourth year in the league, Paul has established himself as one of today's premier players at the point guard position. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic Team, that won the Gold Medal in Beijing last summer, and he was recently selected as the starting point guard for the Western Conference All-Stars. He also leads the Hornets' in most major statistical categories as they continue their push towards the playoffs.
Paul's character and unrivaled talent lead him to be to hand-picked by Michael Jordan during his rookie year to become a member of Team Jordan. Paul joins fellow Team Jordan athletes Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter as the next generation to carry-on Jordan's legacy on and off the court.