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An oral history of why the Lakers' deal to land Chris Paul was denied by the NBA in December 2011, and a deal to send the All-Star point guard to the Clippers was approved.
It marked the first season with 3x All-Star and 2008 All-NBA First Team selection Chris Paul, following the completion of a trade in December with the New Orleans Hornets. [2] Originally thought to be heading to the Lakers , Paul would make the All-NBA Third Team and lead the "Lob City" era of the Clippers for the next six years.
The Lakers acquired Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Clippers signed free agent Kawhi Leonard and traded for Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers, who had also been interested in Leonard, held up the Davis trade after Leonard asked them to wait on his decision on possibly pairing with James and Davis. [71]
While the Lakers have a first-round draft pick they can keep, it makes sense to trade it for a veteran, then sign Chris Paul if he's waived by Wizards.
Chris Paul was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, [9] [a] to Charles Edward Paul and Robin Jones. He grew up in Lewisville with his older brother, Charles "C.J." Paul. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] Paul's family gave him the nickname "CP3" because Paul, his father, and his brother all share the same initials. [ 11 ]
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With the possibility that Chris Paul might become a free agent after a trade to the Wizards, here is how the Lakers and Clippers might pursue him. With the possibility that Chris Paul might become ...
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