Golden State Warriors’ star faces surgery after fracturing left hand…

Chris Paul, a Golden State Warriors player, fractured his left hand in Friday night’s 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons and will need surgery next week.

The Warriors made the statement after the game about Paul, who finished with eight points, six rebounds, and four assists in 23 minutes. He is anticipated to return this season.

“That’s tough, I feel so bad for Chris, I know he’s had a couple of hand surgeries before I believe, maybe on the other hand,” Steve Kerr, the team’s coach, remarked. “When I saw him holding it, I was immediately concerned. I just got the word after walking off the floor. So I feel awful for Chris, and obviously, guys will come up and be ready to play. “We have to hold down the fort without him.”

The 38-year-old Paul, acquired from Washington on draft day for Jordan Poole after previously joining the Wizards from Phoenix, has started the last four games but has also led the reserves this season.

“It’s difficult; Chris is an important part of the team,” Dario Saric stated. “We’re going.”

Paul entered Friday’s game averaging 9.0 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.7 rebounds.

“It’s going to be tough, Chris is an all-time great and he’s fit right into our team and made life so much easier not only on Steph but he’s kind of captained that second unit,” Kerr told reporters.