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Warriors' Chris Paul to Be Reevaluated in 3 Weeks After Surgery on Hand Injury

Scott PolacekJan 9, 2024

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul underwent surgery for a fractured left hand on Monday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the team announced Tuesday.

Paul fractured his hand in Friday's win over the Detroit Pistons and the team had previously announced he would undergo surgery to repair the fracture. The setback comes during a time when the Warriors are struggling with consistency, making it all the more troubling for the hopeful contenders.

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The future Hall of Famer is one of the best point guards in NBA history with a resume that includes 11 All-NBA selections, 12 All-Star nods, nine All-Defensive selections, six steals titles, five assists titles and a Rookie of the Year.

Yet the 38-year-old is past his peak at this point of his career and was instead a high-profile depth addition for Golden State.

He has responded by averaging 8.9 points, 7.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game in 32 contests.

While the Warriors will miss Paul's veteran presence on the court, they still have the backcourt pieces to compete in the Western Conference. Stephen Curry is an all-time great, while Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski can both handle the ball as well.