Paul has been a professional basketball player, playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and other teams in the USA. Paul grew up in Loughborough and did not start basketball until he was 14 years old and signed a professional contract at 18 years old. Paul also holds 2 world records – the tallest basketball player and the tallest professional actor, you will find him in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Paul is also an actor and has played a role in Lord of the Rings and Dr Who amongst other shows. Paul talked to the children about how he has always celebrated his differences and capitalised on them and built a great career, travelling the world. Paul led some basketball workshops with all the children. Paul was a fantastic role model and the children had a great day.
