Today, this year's NBA All-Star Game officially begins. But in fact, compared to the All-Star Game, the biggest attraction of this year's NBA All-Star Weekend is the various tributes and awards, because this year is the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NBA.
At the end of the first quarter, Phoenix Suns core guard Chris Paul took the stage to receive the award, and the award was given to Vanessa, the widow of NBA star Kobe Bryant, and several of Kobe Bryant's daughters. Two years ago, Bryant and his second daughter Gianna died in a helicopter accident, but they are very strong in the development and support of women's basketball.
Nowadays, Kobe Bryant is no longer there, but people's attention to women's basketball has increased. Paul was one of the most passionate people in the affair, and he received a special award this year: the WNBA's Attention and Support Award.
Although Paul has a lot of not-so-good rumors and fame on the court, he is very enthusiastic about various public welfare undertakings off the court and is also the former president of the NBA Players' Union. Now that he has received this award, Paul can be said to be well deserved.
At present, Paul has also encountered relatively large difficulties, that is, the avulsive fracture of the thumb of his right hand. It is understood that Paul's injuries are more serious and need to receive certain relief treatment. In addition, Paul was rumored to be on a six- to eight-week truce before reviewing it.
That's very bad news for the Suns, who are vying for the Western Conference title this season. Paul will still insist on playing this year's All-Star Game for the sake of the fans' attention, but then he will have to overcome the injury first in order to lead the Suns further in the playoffs and even win the first NBA championship in team history.