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.

Tjoe de Paula
De Paula in 2011 for Aris Leeuwarden
Personal information
Born (1981-02-15) 15 February 1981 (age 43)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
NationalityDutch / Dominican
Listed height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Career information
Playing career2001–2018
PositionShooting guard
Number5
Career history
2001–2003Noordkop Den Helder
2003–2004Donar
2004–2006Den Helder Seals
2006–2008Omniworld Almere
2008–2009Den Helder Seals
2010Gregorio
2010–2015Aris Leeuwarden
2016–2017Donar
2017–2018Den Helder Suns
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

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De 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

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  1. ^ "Tjoe De Paula, Basketball Player". Proballers. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Tjoe de Paula signs with Den Helder Suns". Sportando.com. 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
  3. ^ "Tjoe de Paula voor altijd de Helderse nummer 5" (in Dutch). Denhelderactueel.nl. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
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