Paul Murphy Shirley (born December 23, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Unicaja Málaga in the Spanish ACB. Shirley is noted for briefly maintaining an online journal (blog) while playing for the Phoenix Suns in 2004–05.

Paul Shirley is a former professional basketball player who's transformed the lessons he learned from sports into the theory behind The Process. Paul played for 17 professional teams in his nine-year career, including stops in Spain, Greece, Russia, and with the NBA's Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks.

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Jan 3, 2025 · One of those players arrived early — forward, Paul Shirley, who went on to a long professional career in the NBA and overseas. We were reminded of what a treat it is to talk with him — an accomplished author who’s always spoken his mind.

Feb 1, 2010 · Iowa State players Paul Shirley (45) and Jake Sullivan show emotion after the 58–57 Iowa State upset loss to No. 15-seeded Hampton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Boise, Idaho, on...

Paul is the author of two humor memoirs, two novels, and a how-to book. The first memoir (Can I Keep My Jersey?) chronicles three years in his stop-and-start professional basketball career. The second (Stories I Tell On Dates) chronicles an entire lifetime in his stop-and-start dating career.

I have a long history of speaking to crowds about my book, about basketball, and about writing. In recent years, I've been asked to speak about two subjects close to my heart: what my experiences during and after my professional basketball career have taught me about adapting to change, and the lessons I took from being a student-athlete.

View the biography of Phoenix Suns Power Forward Paul Shirley on ESPN. Includes career history and teams played for.

Why’d we pick him, in ten words: Paul Shirley’s an accomplished writer and a pro basketball player. Let’s start with the basics: What time of day do you start writing? Is it easier for you to write early in the morning?

Paul Shirley explores the power of refined, intentional work habits that elevate both efficiency and workplace culture. Drawing from his diverse career in sports, writing, and business, he unpacks the nuances of resilience, adaptability, and professional grace.