One of the biggest stars in the NBA now has a connection to the White Sox.
All-Star point guard Chris Paul was announced Tuesday as a new part-owner of the Winston-Salem Dash, a Class A affiliate of the White Sox.
Paul was born in Winston-Salem and played his college ball at Wake Forest, which is also in Winston-Salem.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to become involved with a successful organization that has a positive impact on the community," Paul said in the team's announcement. "What could be more fun than being part owner of a minor league baseball team in your hometown?"
This is just more attention for a Winston-Salem team that is loaded with highly ranked White Sox prospects this season. Luis Robert, Dylan Cease, Dane Dunning, Blake Rutherford, Micker Adolfo, Gavin Sheets and Luis Alexander Basabe are all playing for the Dash.
Perhaps Paul, a nine-time All Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, can impart some secrets to success on the young White Sox of the future.