How Mavericks Fans Physically Harassed Chris Paul’s Family Revealed

It appears Mavs fans crossed the line.

The Dallas Mavericks released a statement after fans allegedly harassed Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul‘s family during Sunday’s game at American Airlines Center. Footage of the incident quickly went viral, and you can see Chris Paul was not having it.

Footage Released Following Chris Paul’s Mother Being Physically Harassed on Mother’s Day https://t.co/nDz6SrMqGn

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Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium shared the statement which explained the two “unruly” fans are banned from the arena until 2023 because they “attempted to give unwanted hugs and have conversations with members of the Paul family.”

Statement from the Dallas Mavericks on the incident involving Chris Paul’s family and fans. Two fans, who gave unwanted hugs to Paul’s family, will be banned from American Airlines Center until 2023: pic.twitter.com/tDTVcD36uU

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 9, 2022

Paul tweeted after the game: “Wanna fine players for saying stuff to the fans but the fans can put they hands on our families… .f–k that!!”

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 several of the point guard’s family members were “harassed and physically contacted,” which left them feeling “very unsafe.”

According to the report, a fan physically touched Paul’s mother and someone pushed his wife. Someone also reportedly followed Jada up the aisle when she left her seat that was located behind the Suns’ bench. The Mavericks released a statement following Paul’s tweet 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.”

The Pauls all return to Phoenix’s Footprint Center for a critical Game 5 on Tuesday, hopefully they’ll  stay safe at their home court.

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