NBA star Chris Paul joins Lindsay at his former stomping ground - Wake Forest - to talk basketball and his new book “Sixty-One” - about his journey in the NBA and how his family shaped and molded him. They chat about family, fatherhood, and forging ahead with his new team the Golden State Warriors on his mission to win a title. Chris Paul also brings his quick wit and wisdom to Lindsay’s local library for a special night answering questions from curious kids. 

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Intro [00:00:03]

"Sixty-One" and its Themes [00:00:56]

Chris Paul's Trade to the Golden State Warriors [00:01:59]

Sixty-One [00:09:15]

Grandfather giving you his Wake Forest hat [00:10:03]

Thoughts on losing his grandfather and nostalgia [00:11:34]

The importance of family [00:18:48]

Writing the book [00:20:48]

Excitement about the trade [00:25:01]

The Work-Life Balance Dilemma [00:28:35]

Last Moments with Grandfather [00:29:58]

The Game of His Life [00:33:20]

The importance of discipline and time management [00:37:44]

The value of imagination and being active [00:38:42]

Believing in yourself and making a comeback [00:41:59]

The most best offensive player [00:48:07]

Kobe Bryant's scoring streak [00:48:33]

Advice for aspiring NBA/WNBA players [00:49:26]

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