Chris Paul To Purchase Ownership In Winston-Salem Dash
NBA star and Winston-Salem native Chris Paul will become part owner of his hometown's minor league baseball team.
C.J. Johnson, President of the Dash and Dash Chairman and Managing Partner Billy Prim made the announcement Tuesday at BB&T Ballpark. They were joined by Paul's parents Charles and Robin Paul.
Paul himself was not present but recorded a video message expressing his enthusiasm for the team.
The basketball star has strong roots in the Triad. He was born in Winston-Salem, attended West Forsyth High School and then Wake Forest University before joining the NBA in 2005.
The first game of the 2018 regular season for the Dash is this Thursday against the Carolina Mudcats.
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