Keeping CP3

by OnPointLikeCP3 on Sep 1, 2010 10:12 PM CDT

For a few weeks we heard trade ideas by Magic, Trail Blazer, Knicks, etc. fans on how to get Chris Paul for Bench Player 1, Bench Player 2, and a bag of Wavy Lays. Then, the past few months it's been CP3's gonna leave if you don't trade for him, him and him. I think that one Big Baby-sized splash, a Western Conference Semis appearance, smart signings, and a bright future will be enough to keep Chris around for a while. So, here are my ideas to keep Jordan CP3's on the court in New Orleans.

1. The Big Baby sized splash: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=25zxlog

The Hornets would also send a 2011 1st round pick and cash considerations.

The Reasons:

Hornets: New Orleans gets a standout defender who can put up points when given the chance, also Speights is a good young Center, who could really be something. Chris gets a superstar to pair with, and the Front Office shows that its commited to winning. Though I'd rather have Danny Granger, there isn't much that we have that they want.

Sixers: They dump salary and get an expiring contract in Peja Stojakovic, plus another 1st round pick.

2. The Western Conference Semi's. Not much I can do about that, but I DO think that that's attainable with the updated roster.

3. Smart Signings. Guys like Lou Amundson, Josh Boone, etc. = Low risk, high reward deals.

4. A Bright Future. All of this equals a bright future for the Hornets.

How would you like to see this

Poll

Would you like to see this starting 5? PG: Chris Paul SG: Marcus Thornton SF: Andre Igoudala PF: David West C: Emeka Okafor

Yes!

12 votes

No!

6 votes

Kinda

6 votes

Ban OnPointLikeCP3 from At The Hive for life!!! (cue angry mob)

2 votes

26 votes | Poll has closed

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Sixers

I really don’t think they would do this. They like their young players (Speights being one of them) and I don’t see them parting with any of them unless they get a great deal, which I do not think this is. They might deal Iguodala but not in a deal such as this.

That said, Iguodala would be great as a second option with Chris Paul.

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Sep 2, 2010 7:56 AM CDT reply actions

Our problem is Defense

And AI9 is one of the best defenders out there. He can also put the ball in the bucket and would be a great running mate for CP3.

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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 AM CDT reply actions

IMHO

i think to be able to improve defensively, we should start inside. West is really not a good defender. he’s an above average defender, WHEN motivated. otherwise, Bleh. so i don’t want to trade West, but if it nets us a better defensive PF(ehem JSmoove ehem) then go get Iggy, other wise Iggy won’t really help make our defense top tier

by nikkoewan on Sep 2, 2010 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd LOVE

J-Smoove in NOLA, since he’s one of my favorite players, but what is ATL’s biggest need? PG. And I don’t think they’d take Mustafa Shakur and D-West for Smith.

"I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" ~Jay-Z
"Life is such a roller coaster and then it drops, but what should I scream for this is my theme park" ~ 'Lil' Wayne

by OnPointLikeCP3 on Sep 2, 2010 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions