Chris Paul, NBA World Reacts to Texas Elementary School Shooting

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul was one of many NBA players, coaches and other figures to send their condolences to Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas after a mass shooting that saw 14 students and one teacher killed.

Absolutely tragic. We have to do better as a country!! Me and my family are sending prayers to the families affected today at Robb Elementary 🙏🏾
— Chris Paul (@CP3) May 24, 2022

The NBA also released a statement following the shooting.

The NBA family is devastated by the horrific shooting that took place today in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the victims’ family and friends, and the entire Robb Elementary School and Uvalde community.
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2022

Among the most notable people within the basketball world to make their voice heard was Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who has been extremely outspoken on social matters. He offered these strong, emotional words in his press conference.

Steve Kerr: “When are we going to do something? I’m so tired of coming up here offering condolences to the devastated families. I’m so tired of moments of silence. Enough.” He calls out senators to take action. “We can’t get numb to this.”
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 24, 2022

Kerr's full comments via NBA Associated Press writer Tim Reynolds:

The Warriors are slated to play the Dallas Mavericks tonight in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.

Inside The Suns extends our deepest condolences to all the families impacted by the tragedy.

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