JaVale McGee Hosting Charity Softball Game; Chris Paul, Devin Booker Confirmed to Play

McGee, through his charity JUGLIFE, is set to host notable names during a softball game.

While the Phoenix Suns may be done taking the court for the 2021-22 season, the diamond is another story. 

Suns center JaVale McGee, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, officially announced a charity softball event that will be hosted at Chase Field on Wednesday, June 22. 

Arizona!I’m taking my talents to the baseball field.Some of my friends and I will be hitting homers,stealing bases,and striking out for a good cause.I will be hosting the Juglife Foundation’s"Water For Life"Charity Softball game on Wednesday,June 22, 2022. https://t.co/KvgHFMLfPK pic.twitter.com/BAGMbjjnM2

— Javale PIERRE 3Xs McGee (@JaValeMcGee) May 26, 2022

Suns teammates Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Cameron Payne and Mikal Bridges are set to attend. Deandre Ayton, who was initially featured on a flyer prior to the official announcement, was taken off and replaced by Payne. 

JUGLIFE, an organization with a foundation message of "committed to bringing awareness to the lifestyle that drinking water can provide. We emphasize the need to appreciate, conserve, and promote water for a successful life," focuses on providing clean water across the globe.

Here's the official statement on the charity game:

"We are back with our annual fundraiser, and what better place to host it than Chase Field? Arizona, let’s Rally the Valley and watch JaVale, his teammates, and celebrity friends suit up to play softball. Don’t miss this year’s Water For Life Charity Softball Game! Come experience a fun-filled evening that will be enjoyable, entertaining, exciting, and fun. This event will make you smile and help JUGLIFE raise funds for its social impact initiatives."

Tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster, and are as low as $25. 

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