Mavericks published an updated statement about an incident involving a family The sun guard Chris Paul played during Game 4 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday afternoon.
The team announced that two “disobedient” fans tried to involve members of Paul’s family in conversation and “unwanted hugs”. After being informed of the situation, security kicked two fans out of the arena.
Fans involved in the incident have been barred from accessing the American Airlines Center until 2023.
“The American Airlines Center and security guards and Dallas Mavericks executives have concluded an investigation into an incident involving the Paul family. Two disobedient fans tried to unwittingly hug and talk to members of the Paul family in the public hall of the American Airlines Center “, the team it says in a statement. “AAC security responded immediately after his family informed him and the fans were quickly kicked out of the game. Fans who took part in the incident will not be allowed to return to the arena until 2023. “
The team had previously admitted that there was an incident with Paul’s family on Sunday night, prompting an investigation. The NBA has not yet commented on the situation or announced an additional penalty for the fans involved.
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News of the incident first came from Paul himself, who sent it passionate tweet after the Phoenix defeat 111–101. The Suns quarterback, who was knocked out of the game by 8:58 by the end of the fourth quarter, reportedly spoke to security staff near the team bench about the treatment his family was receiving in the stands. He was later seen on the video, as he seemed to be shouting at the fans as they were escorted by security.
ESPN report by Dave McMenamin after the game pointed out that Paul’s mother, who was in a hurry on Sunday, was put on her by Dallas fans. Paul’s wife was also reportedly pushed and followed along the aisle as she left her seat behind the Suns bench.
Paul’s children reportedly witnessed the whole incident, and the whole group “felt very insecure,” according to McMenamin.
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