Crazy idea that nobody will like: Chris Paul (1 Viewer)

[Rastapopoulos]

Okay, I know you just clicked on this thread to insult me, but hear me out. There are a lot of cons to acquiring Paul, as people are aware. First and foremost is his RIDICULOUS contract. I get that. Second is that he's always been pretty injury prone, and now he's old, too.
BUT:
1. He's still a really really good player. He's incredibly smart, plays incredibly hard, and is an elite backcourt defender.
2. He's probably the best player we could get for less than his basketball value. We don't even know if we can get Kevin Love (who certainly won't help our bad defense) let alone Blake Griffin.
3. He actually fills a need. Our starting unit is not that bad, but our bench is like a flock of headless chickens. A player like Paul has value beyond his own individual contribution because he knows how to turn a bunch of players into a cohesive unit. He's a coach on the floor.
4. As things stand, Stotts is going to play Dame and CJ into the ground because everything falls apart unless at least one of them is out there. With Paul that wouldn't happen. Plus he might not be as injury-prone with fewer minutes himself.

Does this mean our best three players would be under 6'3"? Yeah - SMALLBALL BABY!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Sure!

Have OKC's people call our people.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Okay, I know you just clicked on this thread to insult me, but hear me out. There are a lot of cons to acquiring Paul, as people are aware. First and foremost is his RIDICULOUS contract. I get that. Second is that he's always been pretty injury prone, and now he's old, too.
BUT:
1. He's still a really really good player. He's incredibly smart, plays incredibly hard, and is an elite backcourt defender.
2. He's probably the best player we could get for less than his basketball value. We don't even know if we can get Kevin Love (who certainly won't help our bad defense) let alone Blake Griffin.
3. He actually fills a need. Our starting unit is not that bad, but our bench is like a flock of headless chickens. A player like Paul has value beyond his own individual contribution because he knows how to turn a bunch of players into a cohesive unit. He's a coach on the floor.
4. As things stand, Stotts is going to play Dame and CJ into the ground because everything falls apart unless at least one of them is out there. With Paul that wouldn't happen. Plus he might not be as injury-prone with fewer minutes himself.

Does this mean our best three players would be under 6'3"? Yeah - SMALLBALL BABY!

But...how? You want to trade Whiteside and Bazemore for him?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

But...how? You want to trade Whiteside and Bazemore for him?

If Roberson was healthy I actually prefer him to Bazemore because he's an ELITE defender. Otherwise he's a throw-in to make the salaries match.

Right now this trade looks (even) worse because Whiteside was a bright spot last night and God knows we don't want to give Skal too many minutes, but if Whiteside wears out his welcome...

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Sure!

Have OKC's people call our people.

I'm on it

 

[SlyPokerDog]

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If Roberson was healthy I actually prefer him to Bazemore because he's an ELITE defender. Otherwise he's a throw-in to make the salaries match.

Right now this trade looks (even) worse because Whiteside was a bright spot last night and God knows we don't want to give Skal too many minutes, but if Whiteside wears out his welcome...

I'd rather wait for OKC to buy him out and we get him like how we got Kanter.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

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If Roberson was healthy I actually prefer him to Bazemore because he's an ELITE defender. Otherwise he's a throw-in to make the salaries match.

Right now this trade looks (even) worse because Whiteside was a bright spot last night and God knows we don't want to give Skal too many minutes, but if Whiteside wears out his welcome...

Send Little and Trent as well, and get Gallinari instead. Dame/CJ/Hood/Gallo/Zach with CP3/Ant/Mario/Skal. maybe bring in Melo to fill out the bench.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Send Little and Trent as well, and get Gallinari instead. Dame/CJ/Hood/Gallo/Zach with CP3/Ant/Mario/Skal. maybe bring in Melo to fill out the bench.

Everything you just said, lets lock that into the vault and keep it in there... lol

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Send Little and Trent as well, and get Gallinari instead. Dame/CJ/Hood/Gallo/Zach with CP3/Ant/Mario/Skal. maybe bring in Melo to fill out the bench.

Oo, you had me right up to Melo.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I'd rather wait for OKC to buy him out and we get him like how we got Kanter.

I'm pretty sure that's not something they'd do.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I just want a championship and I don't care how we get it.

 

[illmatic99]

Ain't no way he would stay quiet in a bench role.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'm pretty sure that's not something they'd do.

They will with the right enticement.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Oo, you had me right up to Melo.

I did say "maybe"...

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Ain't no way he would stay quiet in a bench role.

Okay, he's our new starting small forward.

 

[CupWizier]

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If Roberson was healthy I actually prefer him to Bazemore because he's an ELITE defender. Otherwise he's a throw-in to make the salaries match.

Right now this trade looks (even) worse because Whiteside was a bright spot last night and God knows we don't want to give Skal too many minutes, but if Whiteside wears out his welcome...

Roberson overrated as a defender, terrible offensive player and overpaid as well been injury prone. Did you watch Bazemore play defense last night. He was very effective and provides offense as well.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

They will with the right enticement.

When a thread title has "crazy idea" in it I don't think we should put limits on the crazy.

 

[ABM]

When a thread title has "crazy idea" in it I don't think we should put limits on the crazy.

I agree.....

 

[riverman]

Chris Paul …..no, please no....he's played with a ton of talent on his last two teams and complained and bitched in both places..and he's older, injury prone and expensive...I see no positive in signing Chris Paul at a position we have covered...at this point in his career Bazemore is a tougher defender of guards than Chris Paul and Chris Paul is just going to piss off the refs....like we need some of that

 

[ABM]

Honestly, I'd still like to get this guy back. But, yes, for a different day, different discussion....

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article236488883.html

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Honestly, I'd still like to get this guy back. But, yes, for a different day, different discussion....

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article236488883.html

I love the guy but he KEEPS getting injured (including last night), and his offense has shriveled pretty much to nothing.

 

[ABM]

I love the guy but he KEEPS getting injured (including last night), and his offense has shriveled pretty much to nothing.

OK, OK....let's just get Jerami Grant, then.

 

[Chris Craig]

Hell fucking no!!!!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Roberson overrated as a defender,

 

[CupWizier]

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We don't need a non offensive player and Bazemore showed last night he is more than capable of playing defense very well as well as bringing good offense. I'll take Bazemore.

In your deal, you added nearly 3 more million to our payroll which would cost a significant chunk of change to the luxury tax and then you factor in 2 more years of Pauls contract along with Lillard and McCollum's extension, it just doesn't make sense for a breaking down and aging superstar and a one dimensional player.

 

[Wade Garrett]

Okay, I know you just clicked on this thread to insult me, but hear me out. There are a lot of cons to acquiring Paul, as people are aware. First and foremost is his RIDICULOUS contract. I get that. Second is that he's always been pretty injury prone, and now he's old, too.
BUT:
1. He's still a really really good player. He's incredibly smart, plays incredibly hard, and is an elite backcourt defender.
2. He's probably the best player we could get for less than his basketball value. We don't even know if we can get Kevin Love (who certainly won't help our bad defense) let alone Blake Griffin.
3. He actually fills a need. Our starting unit is not that bad, but our bench is like a flock of headless chickens. A player like Paul has value beyond his own individual contribution because he knows how to turn a bunch of players into a cohesive unit. He's a coach on the floor.
4. As things stand, Stotts is going to play Dame and CJ into the ground because everything falls apart unless at least one of them is out there. With Paul that wouldn't happen. Plus he might not be as injury-prone with fewer minutes himself.

Does this mean our best three players would be under 6'3"? Yeah - SMALLBALL BABY!

Worst.
Idea.
Ever.

 

[Voodoo]

High risk high reward kind of an idea, it’s an interesting idea. I would be willing to entertain this but it would only work if CP3 agreed to come off the bench.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

High risk high reward kind of and idea, it’s an interesting idea. I would be willing to entertain this but it would only work if CP3 agreed to come off the bench.

Our current SF's rebounds/48 last season: 3.2
Chris Paul's rebounds/48 in the same timespan: 6.9

I would also trust Paul to be a tougher defender against any wing than Rodney Hood.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Our current SF's rebounds/48 last season: 3.2
Chris Paul's rebounds/48 in the same timespan: 6.9

I would also trust Paul to be a tougher defender against any wing than Rodney Hood.

Not sure about the last line, Paul's slowed down a lot... I also think Rodney is a decent defender. I think your idea here is interesting, not sure I'd do it though, but it's thinking out of the box a bit.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Not sure about the last line, Paul's slowed down a lot... I also think Rodney is a decent defender. I think your idea here is interesting, not sure I'd do it though, but it's thinking out of the box a bit.