4. Chris Paul ... Over/Under 1.5 NBA Titles + MVP Awards
Over. Hehas one MVP and one title in him. If Steve Nash can win two MVPs, ChrisPaul can win one. Where is he playing in two seasons, though? Rumorsare flying that New Orleans might gut the roster this summer and that,as crazy as this sounds, Chris Paul could be had if you can save them aboatload of money in the process. For instance, let's say they wereoffered the following "Godfather" package from Houston: T-Mac'sexpiring deal and Brent Barry's expiring deal ($24 million combined),Aaron Brooks, Carl Landry, Shane Battier, and Luis Scola for Paul, PejaStojakovic, James Posey and Tyson Chandler. That trade works evenbefore Paul's extension kicks in, meaning it would save New Orleans $10million next season and $4 million to $5 million more if they boughtout T-Mac. Over the next three years, it saves them $45 million to $50million potentially, keeps the team afloat in New Orleans, and mighteven keep them decent with the right moves. Wouldn't that make moresense than gutting the franchise like a fish (which they will),saddling Paul with a terrible team and eventually pushing him to demanda trade? I can't see any scenario where Chris Paul is a happy NewOrleans Hornet in two years. Which means he'll find a better team.Sorry, N'Awlins. Over.
由于黄蜂面临财政危机，亟需降低薪金，billsimmons认为火箭可以通过送出T-Mac，barry ,Aaron Brooks, Carl Landry, Shane Battier,Luis Scola 得到 Paul, Peja Stojakovic, James Posey ， Tyson Chandler.
这笔交易可以让黄蜂在3年内省下四千五百万到五千万美金。作者认为保罗在黄蜂并不开心，他很有可能想加入一个更好的球队。作者: henrysuncpu 時間: 2009-5-24 10:57 AM
