Chris Paul will be honored with the first-ever Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Cleveland, the WNBA announced.
The new award will honor those who advocate for the WNBA and women’s basketball. Paul received the inaugural award for using his platform to elevate WNBA players’ success on the court and in their social justice efforts. His CP3 Basketball Academy supports girls basketball players.
Paul and teammate Deandre Ayton also purchased tickets for the Phoenix Mercury’s playoff run for fans on a first-come, first-served basis last fall.