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Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul was the inaugural winner of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award.
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The honor recognizes Paul’s contributions in shining a brighter spotlight on the WNBA and girls’ and women’s basketball writ large.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a statement on his work:
“I have seen first-hand Chris’ appreciation of the WNBA and the game at every level for women and girls, especially in Phoenix and North Carolina, and his ardent support of our game strongly reflects the legacy of Kobe and Gigi. 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.”
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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