Chris Paul to be re-evaluted in 3 weeks after surgery on fractured left hand

The 38-year-old veteran fractured his hand in the Warriors’ victory over the Pistons on Jan. 5.

Chris Paul, who will be re-evaluated in three weeks, is averaging 8.9 points and 7.2 assists this season.

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul underwent successful surgery Monday on his fractured left hand, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

What happened: Paul fractured his left hand Friday night in the Warriors’ 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The veteran guard missed a 3-pointer from the right wing with 6:08 left in the third quarter and moved to try to corral the long rebound when he made contact with Detroit’s Jaden Ivey. Paul grabbed his hand before going to the locker room.

Paul’s impact: The 38-year-old is averaging 8.9 points, 7.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds in a career-low 27.6 minutes per game this season for the Warriors, who are currently 12th in the West with a 17-19 record.

Paul was acquired from Washington on Draft day for Jordan Poole after earlier going to the Wizards from Phoenix. The point guard started the past four games but has also guided the reserves so far this season. He had eight points, six rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes Friday.

“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,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after Friday’s win over the Pistons.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.