NBA: Recent Multi-Team Deal Will Only Worsen the Chris Paul Situation

August 11th, 2010 by Ryan Virgin Leave a reply »
This Article Courtesy of Rip City Report

Chris Paul wants The Hornets to commit to winning championships.

But did they really do anything to impress Chris Paul in the recent four team deal between the Hornets, Rockets, Pacers, and New Jersey Nets?

The Hornets sent their promising young point guard, Darren Collison, that was a proven option to pair with Chris Paul in the back court.

Here is how the deal works out in its entirety: the Hornets sent Darren Collison and James Posey to the Pacers, the Pacers sent Troy Murphy to the Nets, The Nets sent Courtney Lee to the Rockets, and the Rockets sent Trevor Ariza to the Hornets.

New Orleans Get: Trevor Ariza

Pacers Get: Darren Collison and James Posey

Rockets Get: Courtney Lee

Nets Get: Troy Murphy

 

So what is supposed to impress Chris Paul and make him believe that you are committed to winning? Nothing.

You gave up a very good piece that was young and cheap, he fit into the back court and worked alongside Chris Paul and all this for a good player, but one that takes many bad shots and tends to ge ...

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