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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 41) 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
No. 5 retired by Den Helder Suns 2x Dutch League champion (2016–2017) Dutch Cup champion (2017) Dutch Supercup champion (2016) DBL Rookie of the Year (2002)

Professional career

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

External links

• Profile at Eurobasket.com

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