Chris Paul met with the New Orleans Hornets today, and it sounds like the meeting went well for the Hornets. Apparently, Paul didn't demand a trade (for now), and it seems that the Hornets convinced Paul that New Orleans is the place to be. The Hornets released this statement from Paul: “The meeting went well. It was great to...
Chris Paul Chris Paul met with the New Orleans Hornets today, and it sounds like the meeting went well for the Hornets. Apparently, Paul didn't demand a trade (for now), and it seems that the Hornets convinced Paul that New Orleans is the place to be.
The Hornets released this statement from Paul:
“The meeting went well. It was great to get an opportunity to sit down with Coach Williams, President Weber and our new General Manager Dell Demps. I expressed my desire to win and I like what they said about the direction that they want to take the team. I have been a Hornet my entire career and I hope to represent the city of New Orleans and state of Louisiana for many years to come.”
Paul has two years left before he can opt out of his current contract with the Hornets, but there were reports that Paul wanted out of New Orleans because he wanted to play for a contending team (like his pal LeBron James). The Orlando Magic, according to ESPN.com, was his No. 1 choice.