Chris Paul traded to the Houston Rockets

[NkrumahWasRight Is Wrong]

Even if this works out on the court they still have no chance of coming out the West.

I agree...just saying that the stylistics probably will work out better than what some are saying

 

[The Fire]

Source?

Here's the article for ppl who don't wanna click the link

Here's some information on the Chris Paul trade. First the MICRO:

Paul's relationship with Doc Rivers started to deteriorate rapidly after the Clippers acquired Austin Rivers. Several members of the team felt Austin acted entitled because his dad was both the coach and the President of Basketball Operations. In the view of the tenured players, Austin Rivers never tried to fit in, and when players tried to address the situation with him, he still did not respond the way the core of the team wanted him to. It led to resentment within the locker room, which often played out during games. One of Paul's biggest contentions with Doc was that Paul, and other players, felt Doc treated Austin more favorably than other players. He would yell at guys for certain things during games and practices, but not get on Austin in the same manner for similar transgressions.

But what really solidified Paul's dissatisfaction with Doc was a proposed trade involving Carmelo Anthony last season. New York offered Carmelo and Sasha Vujacic to the Clippers in exchange for Jamal Crawford, Paul Pierce and Austin Rivers, a deal to which Rivers ultimately said no. That event led Paul to feel that keeping his son on the roster was more important to Doc than improving the team. So, ultimately, Paul lost both trust and faith in Doc. As one league executive put it, "Chris despises Doc."

(I was also told that when Paul met with the team to inform them of his plans, Jerry West was not in attendance. It was only Doc and Lawrence Frank.)

MACRO

This move is a win-win for Chris Paul, and it was all part of a master plan. By opting into the final year of his current contract and pressuring the Clippers to trade him to Houston, Paul will be in the exact same situation next summer. He can re-sign with the Rockets for 5 years and $200+ million or sign a 4-year deal for about $150 million with another team. In addition, he will save several million dollars in state income tax.

Also, by being committed to the Rockets for only one season, it gives him a year to see if he can actually co-exist and pursue a title with James Harden. But even beyond that, this move gives Paul more flexibility to join LeBron James in 2018. If he stayed in LA or signed the max deal with the Clippers and forced them to do a sign-and-trade with the Rockets, Paul and LeBron could only join forces at one location. Now, they will have the ability to pick and choose wherever they want to go as a tandem, which could be Houston, LA {Lakers or Clippers (provided Doc is no longer with organization)}, or any other destination in-between.

 

[street heat]

he was mad Austin got too much attention from his dad, and doc allegedly turned down a deal for Melo cuz it included Austin

i seriously find that hard to believe doc turned down melo, knowing the clippers had no chance with that roster as-is. i dont believe the knicks were ever seriously going to let melo walk for that package.

 

[the artist known az]

i seriously find that hard to believe doc turned down melo, knowing the clippers had no chance with that roster as-is. i dont believe the knicks were ever seriously going to let melo walk for that package.

You forget this was before the playoffs & Phil started his Melo should join a contender steeze.

 

[Joe Sixpack]

No. It didn't work, that's why Harden is in Houston

How didn't it work in OKC

That's not why Harden is in Houston he's in Houston cause the cheap owner didn't want to pay the luxury tax in order to keep him

 

[pete clemenza]

Bullshyt.

No way doc wouldn't have made that move if melo was willing

Well the "best pg in the game" just left for Houston because of it

-Its true breh.. Doc put his son above the team. He's been doing it since Austin joined the team. The Lance Stevenson and Josh Smith tandem off the bench didn't work out cause Doc had to play Austin at point and try to run small ball. He adjusted all kinds of lineups to best fit Austin so he could shine.. he still does it. I don't mind Austin on the team but Doc has moved mountains to get him minutes, make him look good, and get paid. That statement about Paul leaving cause of Doc not getting Melo pretty much lines up with everything we've seen on and off the court in helping Junior get his shine and stay in the league.

 

[Spence]

We saw this fail with the Ty Lawson experiment. Cp3 is a much better player but still needs the ball. Now if we get Melo to sit on 3's or Paul George to slap bytches around in the paint? Then we outcheah

I am however looking forward to those goofy ass State Farm commercials with Cliff Paul and a beardless Harden

 

[Field Marshall Bradley]

nikka please. SAS don't know shyt nor is he plugged into shyt. He still clinging on to breaking LeGM going to South Beach 7 years ago. Woj been took his spot. Even ESPN knows it. That's why they going to pay him 5m a year. ESPN wishes they had given SAS money to Woj instead. They regret that shyt.

 

[street heat]

You forget this was before the playoffs & Phil started his Melo should join a contender steeze.

i still dont buy it. if true doc is a bytch though.

they have been looking for a good SF the entire time hes been there, i just really cant imagine he would turn that down

 

[Makavalli]

nikka HE DIPPED BECAUSE OF YOU TF

I'M NO LONGER SUPPORTING YOU.

ENTITLED TIGHT JEANS WEARING PRICK

Thats that cac in him showing no accountability for his white priviledge. Probably pulling up in a better car than blake's KIA parking right next to his pops acting like that shyt normal

 

[Joe Sixpack]

Well the "best pg in the game" just left for Houston because of it

-Its true breh.. Doc put his son above the team. He's been doing it since Austin joined the team. The Lance Stevenson and Josh Smith tandem off the bench didn't work out cause Doc had to play Austin at point and try to run small ball. He adjusted all kinds of lineups to best fit Austin so he could shine.. he still does it. I don't mind Austin on the team but Doc has moved mountains to get him minutes, make him look good, and get paid. That statement about Paul leaving cause of Doc not getting Melo pretty much lines up with everything we've seen on and off the court in helping Junior get his shine and stay in the league.

Doc is such a clown. He already got him a contract he doesn't deserve so he's done his job as a father already. Ship his marble cake ass outta town

 

[Regular_P]

 

[ThaRealness]

This shyt is so stupid

Harden and Paul both need the ball in their hands, and they ain't shyt. Paul on the Spurs would've made next season more then a formality

 

[Spence]

Here's the article for ppl who don't wanna click the link

Here's some information on the Chris Paul trade. First the MICRO:

Paul's relationship with Doc Rivers started to deteriorate rapidly after the Clippers acquired Austin Rivers. Several members of the team felt Austin acted entitled because his dad was both the coach and the President of Basketball Operations. In the view of the tenured players, Austin Rivers never tried to fit in, and when players tried to address the situation with him, he still did not respond the way the core of the team wanted him to. It led to resentment within the locker room, which often played out during games. One of Paul's biggest contentions with Doc was that Paul, and other players, felt Doc treated Austin more favorably than other players. He would yell at guys for certain things during games and practices, but not get on Austin in the same manner for similar transgressions.

But what really solidified Paul's dissatisfaction with Doc was a proposed trade involving Carmelo Anthony last season. New York offered Carmelo and Sasha Vujacic to the Clippers in exchange for Jamal Crawford, Paul Pierce and Austin Rivers, a deal to which Rivers ultimately said no. That event led Paul to feel that keeping his son on the roster was more important to Doc than improving the team. So, ultimately, Paul lost both trust and faith in Doc. As one league executive put it, "Chris despises Doc."

(I was also told that when Paul met with the team to inform them of his plans, Jerry West was not in attendance. It was only Doc and Lawrence Frank.)

MACRO

This move is a win-win for Chris Paul, and it was all part of a master plan. By opting into the final year of his current contract and pressuring the Clippers to trade him to Houston, Paul will be in the exact same situation next summer. He can re-sign with the Rockets for 5 years and $200+ million or sign a 4-year deal for about $150 million with another team. In addition, he will save several million dollars in state income tax.

Also, by being committed to the Rockets for only one season, it gives him a year to see if he can actually co-exist and pursue a title with James Harden. But even beyond that, this move gives Paul more flexibility to join LeBron James in 2018. If he stayed in LA or signed the max deal with the Clippers and forced them to do a sign-and-trade with the Rockets, Paul and LeBron could only join forces at one location. Now, they will have the ability to pick and choose wherever they want to go as a tandem, which could be Houston, LA {Lakers or Clippers (provided Doc is no longer with organization)}, or any other destination in-between.

Good conspiracy theory but it shouldn't include Lebron coming to Houston with Paul and Harden or LA. James has had a couple of opportunities to go to the West and play on a super team but he's too chicken to play with the big boys out here and would rather cruise to a near guaranteed finals appearance each year

 

[King Poetic]

Well CP3 and family members and friends if u lurking congrats on getting to the second round next season and possible your first conference finals , but u still not getting passed golden state with that defense