Tjoe de Paula (born 15 February 1982) is a Dutch-Dominican retired basketball player. Standing at 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in), de Paula played as shooting guard.
 De Paula in 2011 for Aris Leeuwarden | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 February 1981 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | Dutch / Dominican |
| Listed height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2001–2018 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 5 |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2003 | Noordkop Den Helder |
| 2003–2004 | Donar |
| 2004–2006 | Den Helder Seals |
| 2006–2008 | Omniworld Almere |
| 2008–2009 | Den Helder Seals |
| 2010 | Gregorio |
| 2010–2015 | Aris Leeuwarden |
| 2016–2017 | Donar |
| 2017–2018 | Den Helder Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
editDe Paula started his professional career with Noordkop Den Helder in 2001.
In 2010, De Paula signed with Aris Leeuwarden, where he would play for five seasons. In the 2014–15 season, he averaged 17 points per game. On 1 February 2015, De Paula scored a career-high 30 points in a 87–73 win against Rotterdam.[1]
On 30 July 2017, De Paula signed with Den Helder Suns, newcomer in the Dutch Basketball League (DBL).[2] After the 2017–18 season, De Paula retired. His jersey number 5 was retired by Den Helder.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Tjoe De Paula, Basketball Player". Proballers. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Tjoe de Paula signs with Den Helder Suns". Sportando.com. 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
- ^ "Tjoe de Paula voor altijd de Helderse nummer 5" (in Dutch). Denhelderactueel.nl. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.