About Paul Neumann
Born 1938. Paul Neumann is an American basketball player.
Paul R. Neumann (born January 30, 1938) is an American former basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A point guard, Neumann attended Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, California and played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal.
He was selected in the fourth round of the 1959 NBA draft by the Syracuse Nationals. He played two seasons with the Nationals, and remained with the team as it moved to Philadelphia and was renamed the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 1965, he was traded at mid-season along with Connie Dierking and Lee Shaffer to the San Francisco Warriors for Wilt Chamberlain, a trade that is frequently cited as an example of a star player (in this case, Chamberlain) being traded for far less than he is worth.
He played two more full seasons with the Warriors before retiring in 1967.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Paul Neumann?
American basketball player
When was Paul Neumann born?
Paul Neumann was born on 30 January 1938 in Newport Beach.
What is Paul Neumann's occupation?
Paul Neumann is a basketball player.
What nationality is Paul Neumann?
Paul Neumann is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Neumann (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Neumann. https://biography.guide/paul-neumann-basketball-player/
MLA: "Paul Neumann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-neumann-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Paul Neumann." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-neumann-basketball-player/.
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