Merged: One more Chris Paul Thread

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  1. Charcoal Filtered

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    Re: New Chris Paul & Portland info

    KP was talking awful cheerfully with Disco Dan and Frye when they were here with PHX for the retro game. Was that tampering too, trying to get those guys to play here?
     
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    Re: New Chris Paul & Portland info

    I know its not happening....but it's so much fun to think about. :wub:
     
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    Re: New Chris Paul & Portland info

    The key to making any trade happen is Oden. Cheap salary, young, a lot of potential, and plays a needed position if they unload Okafor to us (and fits with West). Give up Oden and Batum and any draft picks we have and/or acquire. I know, I am about the only one who would give up Oden, not because I have lost my faith, but because Paul, Roy, and Aldridge are just to dreamy.
     
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    I think KP is trying to maneuver into a CP3 trade. I have a feeling he is trying to acquire assets that the Hornets would want. Wouldn't it be interesting if we were able to move up, grab a top ten pick, and then use our expirings, some talent, and a pick to nab CP3? I think it's obvious that KP has set his sights on Paul, and now he's just trying to find a combination that will work.
     
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    STOP STOP STOP..... sigh.... sad how much these thoughts can consume one
     
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    Re: One more Chris Paul Thread

    Maybe I'm crazy but I kind of would put Batum in there ahead of LMA. =\
     
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    Re: One more Chris Paul Thread

    I'd put Batum ahead of LaMarcus and Oden.
     
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    Re: One more Chris Paul Thread

    Yea but i agree, but it wouldnt fly with NO
     
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    Re: One more Chris Paul Thread

    Aldridge is always considered a third fiddle. He may not be perfect (and I have compalined about him in the past), but he would be the perfect third fiddle to these two IMO. Batum is nice, but is not the proven scorer Aldridge is.
     
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    I'm beginning to think that, too. Chris Paul has become his white whale and will make or break his Trail Blazers career. Appropriate, since his advocacy for Paul is what sortof propelled him to higher visibility (at least among fans).
     
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    Let's look at what we know:

    1) Paul is open to a trade.

    2) Paul is said to be available.

    3) The Hornets want expirings and some talent.

    I don't think it's as impossible as some make it out to be. It's just a matter of putting together the right package, but the real question is whether they blow up too much of the roster to make it happen. We don't want another Kiki.
     
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    We shoulda just fucking drafted him

    fuck
     
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    Re: One more Chris Paul Thread

    Batum isn't the proven scorer that Aldridge is, but he has a diverse skillset and a ton of potential at his age, while Aldridge seems to be near his ceiling (unless he has a break out season remaining after a few seasons of relatively minimal growth). I'm pretty divided as to which I value higher but I might pick Batum as I generally am inclined to bet on the higher risk/potential (as a tie-breaker).
     
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    Re: One more Chris Paul Thread

    Well with Oden/Camby as a good low-post/ finish at the rim/ baby hook shot, player LMA can be a mid range jumper guy. But I question LMA's tough, push back into position, kind of guy that we need without the other low post presence. Basically what my rambling is saying, he hit his ceiling and I'm not a fan of what it is. Batum hasn't hit his ceiling and i'm a fan of what he already brings.
     
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    Nate makes a great point.

    I wonder if this is what Mike Rice was hinting at today when he said if some moves get done today that it should be a very big day on draft night.
     
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    No, then we would have missed out on Martell and Jarrett.

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    does anyone else fear what this might mean in a superstitious sense?
     
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