Before that happens, I want to pay homage to the originators; the father and child duo that started it all. That honor goes to Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul and his son, six year old Christopher Emmanuel Paul II. I shouldn’t say they are the first, but I will say they are the first I saw. How can we forget the famous impersonation of Blake Griffin from little Chris in 2012?
These little cute kid moments have raised some questions about athlete professionalism from the media. I would say as a fellow media member I have to side with my brethren. It is kind of selfish and inconsiderate to bring your child to your job all the time. I personally don’t like it when I go to the Laundromat or Grocery Store and people kids are running wild. I’m usually thinking to myself and saying ‘why aren’t these parents telling their kids to stop it!’ So you know I would hate to interview someone and their two year old is causing ruckus during the interview.
On the other hand, I think every parent who has been on his job for a significant amount of time, brings their child to the office at least once. That’s why from a human stand point I’m not trippin that NBA players are bringing their kids to the office. In addition to that, as a Black man, I like the image of Black brothers being a father to their seed. Lastly, based on the fact that Chris Paul has now brought his son to act in his State Farm commercials. A point can be made that the national cameras being pointed at the child, is also an opportunity to get them famous. Or at the very least, a head start to a career in entertainment. I feel if it doesn’t become a new trend of “monkey see, monkey do,” everything will be fine.