CP3 wants out, Bobcats not on his " list"

[BOBCATS_BALL!]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/report-chris-paul-to-pressure-hornets-to-trade-him.php

Paul's list of preferred destinations consists of the Knicks, Magic and Lakers, and members of his inner circle already have sent word to the Hornets of his desire to be traded to one of those teams, sources say. If Paul has his way, he's played his last game in a Hornets jersey.

"He feels like they haven't put the right pieces together," said the person familiar with the star point guard's plans.

Maybe Charlotte is in the next tier and I dont know if those other teams can offer NO what the Cats can offer them ( Dampier, Diaw, Dj, future 1st).

[Kevin Greene]

The Knicks, really?

CP3 feeding Howard would be deadly.

[BF91]

Does he have a NTC? The Hornets will trade him to whoever gives them the best package to rebuild with. I'm more than a little biased, but I think the Bobcats can offer a pretty decent package.

[carpanfan96]

I think he could work well with TT and Wallace. That would be fun to watch.

[cbarrier90]

I think he could work well with TT and Wallace. That would be fun to watch.

The problem is Wallace would probably be part of the package deal. I just can't see a situation where the Bobcats acquire CP3 without giving up a guy like him or Jackson.

[C-A-T-S]

The absolute only thing that the Knicks have over us is that they play in a larger market!

[BF91]

The problem is Wallace would probably be part of the package deal. I just can't see a situation where the Bobcats acquire CP3 without giving up a guy like him or Jackson.

Take back Okafor. Because Dampier can't be traded in a package for another two months or so, agree to two seperate but related deals. One involves Dampier for Chris Paul/Okafor, the other sends pieces and draft picks for the other. If CP3 wants out, then they're going to need to blow that team up and Okafor's contract would stand in the way. Elite PG and a dependable, if overpaid, big man.

[ckad79]

The absolute only thing that the Knicks have over us is that they play in a larger market!

I know. I love how people go, "the Knicks?" Like it makes absolutely no sense.

TV markets are a powerful thing. Especially with his Nike contract.

Magic? Wow. Not sure who they'd trade for him but they'd be pretty awesome if they added him.

Maybe we can do a three way trade and get Jameer Nelson who torched our you-know-what! haha

[Murph]

The absolute only thing that the Knicks have over us is that they play in a larger market!

For the CAA, that's more than enough. They will not help steer CP3 here if GW has to go with no other superstars on the team. Building "mega" teams is a major goal of the CAA and putting stars in the smallest markets is not good business sense in their eyes.

[Kevin Greene]

I know. I love how people go, "the Knicks?" Like it makes absolutely no sense.

TV markets are a powerful thing. Especially with his Nike contract.

Magic? Wow. Not sure who they'd trade for him but they'd be pretty awesome if they added him.

Maybe we can do a three way trade and get Jameer Nelson who torched our you-know-what! haha

What exactly do the Knicks have that NO would want? You could say draft picks but once CP3 is a Knick they aint a lottery team anymore. It's got nothing to do with what CP3 would want, but what realistically might occur.

[Kevin Greene]

For the CAA, that's more than enough. They will not help steer CP3 here if GW has to go with no other superstars on the team. Building "mega" teams is a major goal of the CAA and putting stars in the smallest markets is not good business sense in their eyes.

I don't buy all this big market/small market krap either. The NBA has had no problem with Boston winning Championships, they're half the size of San Antonio, and barely bigger than Cleveland. Charlotte is bigger than Boston BTW according to wiki. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_population

[King Taharqa]

So Chris Paul is basically about to do what LeBron just did, except he's NOT a free agent and is under contract. And yet no one on this board hates him or is saying he has no heart because he's giving up on the franchise that drafted him. No one's questioning his loyalty. Paul (like his contemporaries Bron & Bosh) realized they have no chance of winning on teams like the Hornets, Raptors, and Cavs and are pushing to go to bigger markets that have more $$$ and more visibility. I dont blame him at all, in fact I would encourage all NBA players to go for self and do whats best for them. Because at the end of the day, the fans and the media dont have loyalty to them.

[Kevin Greene]

So Chris Paul is basically about to do what LeBron just did, except he's NOT a free agent and is under contract. And yet no one on this board hates him or is saying he has no heart because he's giving up on the franchise that drafted him. No one's questioning his loyalty. Paul (like his contemporaries Bron & Bosh) realized they have no chance of winning on teams like the Hornets, Raptors, and Cavs and are pushing to go to bigger markets that have more $$$ and more visibility. I dont blame him at all, in fact I would encourage all NBA players to go for self and do whats best for them. Because at the end of the day, the fans and the media dont have loyalty to them.

KT, you gotta admit teams have been making preparations for a possible Lebron defection for a couple years. You'd have to have just rolled out from under a rock not to be aware of the LJ soap opera going for for quite a while.

This CP3 thing just sprang loose. :lurk5:

[King Taharqa]

You are correct. Although all season long there's been speculation CP3 wouldnt be in NO that long. And anyone who grew up following the Hornets and George Shinn, knew that would be the case anyway. Thats one owner that cant keep his star players happy for nothing. Lol. But anyways, I think what we're seeing is a reaction to the past 2 years of people and fans telling these guys that "ONLY CHAMPIONSHIPS MATTER". That "if you dont win a title, then you've accomplished nothing" philosophy is driving guys to click up with each other. These guys have seen what winning can do to your legacy and probably get tired of busting their asses for small market franchises with so so front offices only to come up short time and time again. Meanwhile players in bigger markets with better front offices might not perform as good, but get more love because they win. These guys see that, so what you're gonna see the next few years is superstars giving up on the "1 star and 4 bums" model we've seen the past 15 years and opting to join up with other superstars to create more talented teams. I expect Cp3 to land in NY, with Melo tagging along down the road. That would create a new Knicks-Heat rivalry (like in the late 90s) that could be marketed very well in the league.