$5 Things You Probably Didn\'t Know About Chris Paul$

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Chris Paul

By Lou Flavius

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Chris Paul

Chris Paul — The diminutive point guard is undoubtedly the best at what he does. The only stain on his so-far stellar career is the fact that he hasn't won a title. Here are five things you probably didn't know about CP3.

5. He Loves Bowling

Chris Paul Bowling

5. He Loves Bowling

Chris Paul Bowling — Chris Paul is quite fond of bowling. He is a spokesman for the United States Bowling Congress, and he also owns a franchise in the Professional Bowlers Association.

4. His Nickname Has Nothing To Do With Basketball

Chris Paul Clippers

4. His Nickname Has Nothing To Do With Basketball

Chris Paul Clippers — Chris Paul No. 3, CP3; makes sense, right? It does, but his nickname actually stems from family tradition which was started by his father who is CP1. His older brother is CP2, and they all have the same initials (C.E.P).

3. He Has Appeared On Family Feud

Steve Harvey Family Feud

3. He Has Appeared On Family Feud

Steve Harvey Family Feud — Paul and his family appeared as contestants on Family Feud during the lockout of the 2011 NBA season. They did not come out on top, but they did quite well.

2. He Went Through His Fair Share Of Rookie Hazing

Chris Paul Rookie

2. He Went Through His Fair Share Of Rookie Hazing

Chris Paul Rookie — Despite smashing several freshman records as a rookie, Paul wasn't exempt from hazing. During his first season with the Hornets, his initiation included singing Madonna’s “Vogue” to the entire team, bringing doughnuts to practice and carrying the bags of veteran P.J. Brown. I'm sure he didn't mind the latter, because as we all know, he just loves to assist.

1. He Has Also Assisted Rappers

T Pain, Lil' Wayne, Ludacris

1. He Has Also Assisted Rappers

T Pain, Lil' Wayne, Ludacris — Chris Paul's name could probably be attributed to the sale of several hip-hop records. Whether that is fact or not, we will never know, but the player has been mentioned by Lil' Wayne, The Game and Ludacris in their rap songs.

Lou Flavius is a basketball writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @LouFlavius , “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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