FC Juárez forward Diego ‘El Puma’ Chávez dies in car crash
FC Juárez forward Diego “El Puma” Chávez died in a car crash, the soccer club confirmed on Facebook.
The crash on April 27 occurred on Antonio J. Bermúdez and Vicente Guerrero avenues, where Chávez was trapped inside his red Volkswagen Beetle car after losing control and crashing into a sign in the median. Excessive speed was suspected.
“With deep sadness we inform the entire JC Juárez community that our player Diego “El Puma” Chávez died early this morning on April28 in a car accident,” FC Juárez’s post began in Spanish.
“During his time at FC Juárez, El Puma was characterized by his joy, enthusiasm, simplicity, and willingness, as well as his spirit of dedication and love for our colors.”
The 28-year-old made 15 appearances in two seasons with FC Juárez, scoring one goal. His Liga MX career began in 2015 and included a loan to Juárez in 2016-17. He had 30 goals in Liga MX.
Juárez was scheduled to host Puebla Saturday evening at the Estadio Benito Juárez. No word has been released on the status of that match. FC Juárez is set to play the El Paso Locomotive in a friendly on March 20 at Southwest University Park.
Report: If Warriors waive CP3, Spurs could be suitor
Chris Paul speaks to reporters after the Warriors were eliminated from the NBA Play-In Tournament to reflect on his time with Golden State and discuss offseason plans.
Chris Paul plans to play a 20th NBA season, and if it’s not with the Warriors, he could find a new home with another team looking for veteran leadership.
The San Antonio Spurs “could emerge” as a possible suitor for Paul if the Warriors waive him by the June 28 deadline that guarantees his contract, NBC Sports contributor Marc Stein wrote on his Substack page (h/t Bleacher Report).
“A potential team to watch, should Paul and the Warriors part ways, is San Antonio,” Stein said. “Among the early personnel rumbles in circulation: The Spurs could emerge as a Paul suitor if they decide to pursue some veteran know-how on a short-term contract basis to furnish presumptive Rookie of the Year winner Victor Wembanyama with more seasoned help in Year 2.”
Paul’s $30 million salary for the 2024-25 NBA season is non-guaranteed, and the Warriors have until June 28 to decide whether to keep the veteran point guard or move on and create salary cap space.
Paul’s first — and possibly only — Warriors season ended with him missing the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2010.
Acquired from the Washington Wizards in a trade that sent Jordan Poole to D.C., Paul averaged 9.2 points and 6.8 assists in 58 games, including 40 contests coming off the bench. He missed about six weeks in the middle of the season because of a fractured left hand.
During his end-of-season media session on Wednesday following the Warriors’ NBA Play-In Tournament loss to the Kings the previous night, Paul sounded like someone who knows he might not be back next season.
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“It was a unique experience,” Paul said. “I’m glad I got an opportunity to play with the guys that I did, get a chance to meet new people, play for an organization I never would have imagined I’d play for. But I’m grateful for the experience.”
A day later, general manager Mike Dunleavy left the door open to the possibility Paul returns to the Warriors next season, assuming the salary fits with what the team is trying to do.
“I think admittedly he probably wished he had a larger role and could help the team a little bit more, but I think moving forward because of his production and the guy can still do it and what he means to winning and all that stuff, we certainly have interest in bringing him back,” Dunleavy told reporters.
“But like the puzzle stuff, we got to look at and figure out and see and there’s definitely a viable path to do that, but we’re not really down the road yet of like specifically what we can and can’t do.”
Chances are, the only way the Warriors can bring Paul back is if they are able to negotiate a lower salary.
Christopher Emmanuel Paul, known by his monikers “CP3” and “the Point God,” is an esteemed American basketball player currently with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.
Renowned as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history, Paul has earned numerous accolades including the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, multiple NBA All-Star appearances, and leadership in assists and steals categories.
Additionally, he boasts two Olympic gold medals and was honored as part of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. Beyond his on-court achievements, Paul has served as the president of the National Basketball Players Association and commands lucrative endorsement deals with notable brands like Jordan Brand and State Farm.