| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG |
| 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Paul Shirley PF #19
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 230 lbs (104kg)
Born: Dec 23, 1977 (48 years old)
Hometown: Meriden, Kansas
Nationality: United States

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 2001 Undrafted
Pre-Draft Team: Iowa State (Sr)
High School: Jefferson West High School (Meriden, Kansas)
Paul Shirley Player Profile
Career NBA Season Stats
Career NBA Shooting Stats
| FG% | 3P% | FT% |
| 39.5% | .0% | 42.9% |
Recent Games
| Date | Opponent | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2008 | Sidigas Avellino | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12/10/2008 | Olympiacos | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/3/2008 | Le Mans Sarthe Basket | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/30/2008 | Movistar Estudiantes | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5/9/2008 | Dreamland Gran Canaria | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
NBA Career
4 Years Of Service
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | ATL | 2 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 2003-04 | 25 | CHI | 7 | 12.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 | .435 | .000 | .333 |
| 2004-05 | 26 | PHX | 9 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .455 | .000 | .500 |
| CAREER | 18 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | .395 | .000 | .429 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | ATL | 2 | 0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2003-04 | 25 | CHI | 7 | 0 | 12.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 3.3 | .435 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .000 | 0.1 | 0.4 | .333 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 2004-05 | 26 | PHX | 9 | 0 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | .455 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.2 | 0.4 | .500 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| CAREER | 18 | 0 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | .395 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .000 | 0.2 | 0.4 | .429 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | ATL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-04 | 25 | CHI | 7 | 0 | 86 | 21 | 10 | 23 | .435 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| 2004-05 | 26 | PHX | 9 | 0 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 11 | .455 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 4 | .500 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| CAREER | 18 | 0 | 121 | 33 | 15 | 38 | .395 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 3 | 7 | .429 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 12 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | ATL | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | - | 23.7 | 12.0 | - | - | - | - | 36.4 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | - | 108.3 | -27.8 |
| 2003-04 | 25 | CHI | 7 | 0 | .432 | .435 | 9.6 | 10.9 | 10.2 | 8.8 | 27.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 17.7 | 76.8 | -7.2 | 0.9 | 74.0 | 108.3 | 4.7 |
| 2004-05 | 26 | PHX | 9 | 0 | .470 | .455 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 13.1 | 7.3 | - | - | 19.7 | 95.5 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 103.7 | 112.3 | 9.4 |
| CAREER | 18 | 0 | .402 | .395 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 19.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 18.7 | 82.3 | -4.2 | 0.9 | 79.8 | 109.3 | 4.5 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | -0.1 | - | -0.1 |
| 2003-04 | 25 | CHI | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .065 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1 | 6 | .143 | -0.2 | - | -0.2 |
| 2004-05 | 26 | PHX | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .020 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 8 | 1 | .889 | - | - | - |
| CAREER | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .032 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 9 | 9 | .500 | -0.2 | 0.1 | -0.2 |
NBA Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2001 | Paul Shirley went undrafted in the 2001 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. |
| Sep 27, 2001 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. |
| Oct 16, 2001 | The Los Angeles Lakers placed the contract of Paul Shirley on waivers. |
| Oct 18, 2001 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Los Angeles Lakers, became a free agent. |
| Sep 23, 2002 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks. |
| Oct 24, 2002 | The Atlanta Hawks placed the contract of Paul Shirley on waivers. |
| Oct 26, 2002 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Atlanta Hawks, became a free agent. |
| Jan 9, 2003 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks. |
| Jan 19, 2003 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Atlanta Hawks, became a free agent. |
| Sep 30, 2003 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the New Orleans Hornets. |
| Oct 23, 2003 | The New Orleans Hornets placed the contract of Paul Shirley on waivers. |
| Oct 27, 2003 | Paul Shirley, previously with the New Orleans Hornets, became a free agent. |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the Chicago Bulls. |
| Mar 14, 2004 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Chicago Bulls, became a free agent. |
| Mar 14, 2004 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the Chicago Bulls. |
| Mar 24, 2004 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Chicago Bulls, became a free agent. |
| Mar 24, 2004 | Paul Shirley signed a multi-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. |
| Aug 20, 2004 | The Chicago Bulls placed the contract of Paul Shirley on waivers. |
| Aug 24, 2004 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Chicago Bulls, became a free agent. |
| Sep 30, 2004 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns. |
| Nov 3, 2004 | The Phoenix Suns placed the contract of Paul Shirley on waivers. |
| Nov 5, 2004 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Phoenix Suns, became a free agent. |
| Jan 23, 2005 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns. |
| Jul 1, 2005 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Phoenix Suns, became a free agent. |
| Sep 29, 2006 | Paul Shirley signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns. |
| Oct 22, 2006 | The Phoenix Suns placed the contract of Paul Shirley on waivers. |
| Oct 25, 2006 | Paul Shirley, previously with the Phoenix Suns, became a free agent. |
NBA Summer League Stats
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 28 | MIN | NBA Summer League | 5 | 23.8 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | .467 | .000 | .688 |
| CAREER | 5 | 23.8 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | .467 | .000 | .688 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 28 | MIN | NBA Summer League | 5 | 3 | 23.8 | 7.8 | 2.8 | 6.0 | .467 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.2 | 3.2 | .688 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 4.4 |
| CAREER | 5 | 3 | 23.8 | 7.8 | 2.8 | 6.0 | .467 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.2 | 3.2 | .688 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 4.4 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 28 | MIN | NBA Summer League | 5 | 3 | 119 | 39 | 14 | 30 | .467 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 11 | 16 | .688 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 22 |
| CAREER | 5 | 3 | 119 | 39 | 14 | 30 | .467 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 11 | 16 | .688 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 22 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 28 | MIN | NBA Summer League | 5 | 3 | .526 | .467 | 8.0 | 13.1 | 10.5 | 4.8 | 19.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 17.4 | 115.4 | -5.8 | 1.3 | 97.3 | 95.4 | 14.3 |
| CAREER | 5 | 3 | .526 | .467 | 8.0 | 13.0 | 10.5 | 4.8 | 19.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 17.4 | 115.4 | -5.8 | 1.3 | 97.3 | 95.4 | 14.3 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 28 | MIN | NBA Summer League | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .131 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3 | 2 | .600 | - | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| CAREER | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .131 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3 | 2 | .600 | - | 0.3 | 0.3 |
NBA Training Camp Experience
| Team | Camp |
|---|---|
| 1x Los Angeles Lakers | 2001 |
| 1x Atlanta Hawks | 2002 |
| 1x New Orleans Pelicans | 2003 |
| 2x Phoenix Suns | 2004, 2006 |
NCAA Career
College: Iowa State (2001)
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x All-Big 12 Honorable Mention | 2001 |
International Basketball Career
International Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | Joventut Badalona | Eurocup | 1 | 29.0 | 11.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .444 | .000 | .600 |
| 2006-07 | 28 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 8 | 26.8 | 8.9 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.9 | .509 | .429 | .786 |
| 2007-08 | 29 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 29 | 21.0 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.0 | .397 | .250 | .784 |
| 2008-09 | 30 | Unicaja | Euroleague, ACB | 4 | 16.2 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.8 | .500 | .500 | .000 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | Joventut Badalona | Eurocup | 1 | 1 | 29.0 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 9.0 | .444 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.0 | 5.0 | .600 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| 2006-07 | 28 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 8 | 7 | 26.8 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 6.6 | .509 | 0.8 | 1.8 | .429 | 1.4 | 1.8 | .786 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| 2007-08 | 29 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 29 | 17 | 21.0 | 6.6 | 2.5 | 6.3 | .397 | 0.6 | 2.2 | .250 | 1.0 | 1.3 | .784 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | All Teams | All Leagues | 4 | 0 | 16.2 | 5.0 | 2.2 | 4.5 | .500 | 0.5 | 1.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 3 | 0 | 13.6 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 4.3 | .385 | 0.3 | 1.0 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | Unicaja | ACB | 1 | 0 | 24.1 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | .800 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | Joventut Badalona | Eurocup | 1 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 9 | .444 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 3 | 5 | .600 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006-07 | 28 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 8 | 7 | 214.7 | 71 | 27 | 53 | .509 | 6 | 14 | .429 | 11 | 14 | .786 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 18 |
| 2007-08 | 29 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 29 | 17 | 609.2 | 191 | 73 | 184 | .397 | 16 | 64 | .250 | 29 | 37 | .784 | 40 | 61 | 101 | 29 | 26 | 9 | 29 | 75 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | All Teams | All Leagues | 4 | 0 | 64.8 | 20 | 9 | 18 | .500 | 2 | 4 | .500 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 3 | 0 | 40.7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | .385 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | Unicaja | ACB | 1 | 0 | 24.1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | .800 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | Joventut Badalona | Eurocup | 1 | 1 | .491 | .444 | 27.6 | 17.8 | 20.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18.8 | 104.4 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 194.4 | 0.0 | 60.1 |
| 2006-07 | 28 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 8 | 7 | .600 | .566 | 10.7 | 15.4 | 13.1 | 7.3 | 20.2 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 17.1 | 172.4 | -4.6 | 1.3 | 109.1 | 114.3 | 13.8 |
| 2007-08 | 29 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 29 | 17 | .477 | .440 | 8.5 | 14.4 | 11.3 | 9.3 | 12.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 18.3 | 143.1 | -1.6 | 1.0 | 104.8 | 113.6 | 11.8 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | All Teams | All Leagues | 4 | 0 | .556 | .556 | 2.2 | 18.4 | 11.0 | 5.7 | 28.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 19.8 | 100.0 | -8.9 | 1.1 | 81.4 | 96.4 | 6.6 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 3 | 0 | .423 | .423 | 3.3 | 18.6 | 11.7 | 9.0 | 13.3 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 19.2 | 71.8 | -1.7 | 0.8 | 85.7 | 90.8 | 8.2 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | Unicaja | ACB | 1 | 0 | .900 | .900 | 0.0 | 20.8 | 10.9 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20.3 | 180.0 | -19.2 | 1.8 | 74.0 | 107.1 | 4.0 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 24 | Joventut Badalona | Eurocup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .154 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| 2006-07 | 28 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .170 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 2007-08 | 29 | Hestia Menorca | ACB | 29 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .138 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 12 | 17 | .414 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | All Teams | All Leagues | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .101 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .088 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 2008-09 * | 30 | Unicaja | ACB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .138 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -0.0 |