Chris Paul

Chris Paul receives inaugural Kobe and GiGi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. NEW YORK – Today, the WNBA announced that Phoenix Suns' 12-time All-Star guard Chris ...

The Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award highlights Kobe’s legacy as a coach and mentor and Gigi’s inspirational, relentless commitment to playing at the highest levels of the game. Familiar faces at WNBA and NBA games, Kobe popularized the WNBA’s orange hoodie when he wore it alongside Gigi at the Mavericks-Lakers game they attended together in December 2019. Prior to the start of the WNBA’s historic 25th season, Paul was among several NBA stars that donned a WNBA player’s jersey to amplify the historic significance of the moment. Gigi loved the game of basketball and aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport like her father. A devoted fan of the WNBA and the Phoenix Mercury, Paul has consistently demonstrated a unique level of support, attending games throughout the regular season and playoffs while also using his public platforms to highlight the on-court successes and stories of WNBA players as well as their leadership in the community through their fight for social justice. NEW YORK – Today, the WNBA announced that Phoenix Suns’ 12-time All-Star guard Chris Paul has been named the inaugural recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award for his significant contributions to the advancement of girls’ and women’s basketball, and advocacy for the WNBA. The WNBA and Vanessa Bryant will present Paul the award at NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland during Sunday’s game.

What does NBA All-Star guard Chris Paul's thumb injury mean for the Phoenix Suns' title chances? Just before Sunday's NBA All-Star Game, the Suns shared that an MRI revealed Paul suffered an avulsion fracture of his right thumb during Wednesday's win ...

Losing Paul could cost Phoenix a chance at the best record in franchise history. It's actually possible the Memphis Grizzlies, eight games back in the standings, could be as much of a threat. Phoenix's remaining slate also looks favorable, with nine of those 24 games against teams currently outside the play-in tournament in either conference and another six against teams trending toward the play-in. The timing of the injury puts the rest of Paul's regular season in jeopardy. How will the Suns handle Paul's absence the rest of the regular season? Phoenix will have to hope Payne can return after the All-Star break, having not played since Jan. 22 because of a wrist sprain.

The WNBA is rewarding Paul for his contributions to the advancement of girls' and women's basketball, and his advocacy for the league.

The WNBA also credits Paul for promoting the girls’ game through camps and the CP3 Basketball Academy. “The league is proud to name Chris as the inaugural recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award, as he serves as a leader and role model for other professional athletes around growing the future of the game for young girls and all fans.” Suns guard Chris Paul was named the inaugural recipient of the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA advocacy award, given for Paul’s significant contributions to the advancement of girls‘ and women‘s basketball, and his advocacy for the WNBA.

The Suns received some brutal news during All-Star Weekend when they learned that Chris Paul will be out at least 6-to-8 weeks.

The Los Angeles Clippers traded Bledsoe to the Portland Trail Blazers before the deadline. In 40 games for the Rockets last season, he averaged 20.9 points and 6.9 assists. He already knows what it’s like to play with Paul and be successful with him. But if the opportunity to play significant minutes for a championship-caliber team presents itself, perhaps Wall will consider forgoing his player option next season for the chance to win a title this year. Goran Dragic could have been a prime target, given his history in Phoenix, but the Brooklyn Nets already scooped the former All-Star up. The Phoenix Suns received some brutal news during All-Star Weekend when they learned that star point guard Chris Paul will be out at least 6-to-8 weeks due to an avulsion fracture in his right thumb.

Monty Williams and Devin Booker talk about being without Chris Paul, who will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks with a fractured right thumb.

“He wanted to get out there and we got him a minute or two,” Williams said. So we’re just going to take it day-by-day and see how he heals up as we go forward, but again, I’m just grateful to have him in the locker room. “It’s a part of the game that you always hate to see, but Coach always says control the controllable,” Booker said. “And then to have a game like that. It was an All-Star game and I didn’t expect that.” “That’s part of the game and it happens sometimes. So to have him involved with it and bring the whole staff with him is even that much better.” He gets to get ready for a long postseason that we’re trying to make happen.” “We have guys who care,” Williams said. I know how important this weekend was for him and his family because I know how important it is for me and my family. We’re just going to try to play the same way and keep our standard at a high level and I’m grateful for the depth that we.” And so we’re not going to try to replace him.

The Phoenix Suns' leading assist man could be out for the remainder of the regular season.

It’s like my hand surgeon is part of my family, but things could be a lot worse,” Paul said during Saturday’s All-Star press conference. Phoenix entered the All-Star break with a 48-10 record, seven games better in the loss column than second-place Golden State. The Suns are coming off just their third Western Conference championship season in franchise history and are seeking to win the team’s first ever NBA championship in its 54 seasons of existence. The Phoenix Suns will have to finish most if not all of the regular season without half of its All-Star backcourt.