Just curious. I can't see New Orleans dumping Paul just to save money. And I can't see them taking bench players either. But, offering Oden, a PG and expiring contracts . . .
I would do the trade because I think CP3+Joel is >> Oden+[current PGs]. Paul has already proven he is a superstar. Oden, may someday, or he may not. He is also a very big boy who's body is having a hard time keeping up with him (health-wise). Don't get me wrong--I like Oden a lot. But, CP3, Roy, [Webs/Outlaw/Rudy], Aldridge and Joel would compete this year in the playoffs and probably compete for a title for the next ten years.
Hmmm. It doesn't seem that similar to me for several reasons. 1) Lebron is top 1 or 2 in the league. CP3 may be top 3-7. 2) Oden's value is much higher than Aldridge's 3) Cleveland isn't trying to save money right now, N.O. is 4) Cleveland is competing for a title this year with Lebron, N.O. isn't with Paul
before the changes in the ways bigs are officiated, and before the change in the hand-check rules it would be a hard decision, but I'd probably still take Paul. With the current rules officiating I'd take Paul in a split second.
LeBron and Paul are probably 1 and 2. I do agree that Oden's value and ceiling are much higher than Aldridge's, though. In any case, I would absolutely trade Oden for Paul, and I'm one of the people most encouraged by Oden. Oden has the talent to be a once-a-generation big man. Paul already is a once-a-generation point guard. So Oden could end up being what Paul is, in terms of impact. No-brainer, of course you take Paul.
So do most of you feel like N.O. wouldn't even consider this deal? I'm not great cap guy, so I can't figure out how to do a simple trade that works with CP's base year salary, but, if you could take on Chandler's salary, Peja's (both?) and/or throw in Bayless with Oden, wouldn't that be at least tempting? NO Loses: CP3 NO Gains: Oden, Bayless, $30-40M in savings per year.
No, I don't think they would. If Oden were having a Shaq-like rookie season, maybe. But since Paul is already a once-a-generation talent, they definitely can't risk trading him for someone who might be one but hasn't yet become one.
I love Kobe Bryant as a player. He's been one of my favourite players to watch for a number of years. I don't rank Kobe lower because of dislike of him or the Lakers. He's fallen off a bit from his peak and Paul is amazingly good. Kobe is top-five and might well be the third-best player, but I don't think he's a better player than either James or Paul.
I would trade both Roy & LMA for CP3. I know many would strongly disagree, but I think he's that good. He could probably even make Frye look like a good player if he were running the point for this team.
N.O. would tell us to take a leaping dive. You don't trade a PG like Paul for a player made of glass.
Ha, I expected this to be 60/40 yes. Well done, Blazer fans. There is hope for you yet. I wonder what it would've been before the season, or before last season.
Just because he passes a little more doesnt mean he still cant dominate. Kobe is more clutch than Lebron and has a better J. Those are the two thing IMO that make him 1a to Lebrons 1b
