Not on Mother’s day.
Chris Paul shocked us all when following the Dallas Mavericks’ 111-101 victory in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series when he suggested fans at American Airlines Center “put they hands” on members of his family.
Wanna fine players for saying stuff to the fans but the fans can put they hands on our families….fuck that!!
— Chris Paul (@CP3) May 8, 2022
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that fans pushed Paul’s wife, Jada, and placed hands on his mother, Robin. McMenamin added that Jada was also “followed up the aisle when she left her seat.”
What’s more, his children reportedly witnessed the harassment, which left his family feeling “very unsafe.”
A source familiar with Chris Paul's tweet after Game 4 told ESPN that Paul's mother had hands put on her by Dallas fans and Paul's wife was also pushed. To make matters worse, Paul's kids witnessed it. "They felt very unsafe," the source said.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 8, 2022
Footage from the fan, who put his hands on Chris Paul’s mother, being escorted out.
Footage from the fan, who put his hands on Chris Paul’s mother, being escorted out.
Chris Paul: “Hey! I’ll see you later. I’ll see you later.”
Be better than this fans. Disappointed and uncalled for, the fan should be banned. pic.twitter.com/WjxR0l7TmJ
— Mavs Fans For Life (@MavsFansForLife) May 9, 2022
The Mavericks released a statement that said: “The Dallas Mavericks are aware of an incident between a fan and the family of Chris Paul. It was unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated. The Mavericks, along with American Airlines Center, swiftly removed the fan from today’s game.”
Mavs organization statement: “The Dallas Mavericks are aware of an incident between a fan and the family of Chris Paul. It was unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated. The Mavericks, along with American Airlines Center, swiftly removed the fan from today’s game.” https://t.co/6JGRerVz24
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) May 9, 2022
Fan behavior has been a focal point at times during these playoffs.
The NBA has got to something before something really bad takes place.
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