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**Wes** · 03-27-2008, 08:07 AM

OK, a huge stretch with this question. I know Chris Paul and LeBron are buddies (heck, Paul even said that they are like brothers), so is there any chance that when Paul's contract is up, there is a scenario that will bring him to Cleveland? It seems that what James really wants on this team is a superstar point guard (see Jason Kidd scenario), and just imagine how happy he would be if he gets his good friend Chris Paul.

Oh, and even though it would be succinct, and probably accurate, if/when you answer "no," try to explain why you think so. It makes for more interesting reading.

**Damage** · 03-27-2008, 08:40 AM

well when does Paul's contract end? If it's 2010, yes, it's possible. unlikely, but very possible. NO will do anything and everything to keep him there. IMO, he is the MVP. He has been absolutely unbelievable. Bron won't get it because the Cavs won't come close to 50 wins. Now I think that criteria is bullshit, but most voters don't.

**WUJU** · 03-27-2008, 09:00 AM

He is a restricted FA after next season. The thing that intrigues me about this particular scenario is that N.O. franchise is in limbo right now. Their attendance is near the lowest in the league and with Seattle moving to OK City, N.O. may not be able to afford him. Now with that being said It would be stupid on the Cavs part not to try and get him when he does hit restricted free agency. Who knows what is going to happen but it looks likely he will surely be gone due to the franchises current woes.

RajaBell · 03-27-2008, 09:03 AM

NO, i dont want Chris Paul to the Cavs.
It's about building around LeBRon, not about finding other superstars.
David West would be a great player for the Cavs IMO

**Lee** · 03-27-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RajaBell

NO, i dont want Chris Paul to the Cavs.
It's about building around LeBRon, not about finding other superstars.
David West would be a great player for the Cavs IMO

seriously? Is there anyway to give someone a negative rep point? Chris Paul next to Lebron would be incredible. That would give us 2 of the top 5 players in the league. I do not ever see it happening though.

**James** · 03-27-2008, 09:22 AM

So wait, some of you get upset about Jay-Z being buddies with LeBron, but that doesnt mean LeBron will go to the Nets, at least in the words to some, yet LeBron being friends with Paul is enough to warrant a thought of Paul coming to Cleveland? You guys are great.

Why would Paul, who is becoming one of the better players in the NBA, is the face of his city, on a team that is conteding in the best Conference with a solid team, going to leave to play second fiddle to LeBron?

Breaking news: LeBron is friends with most everyone in the NBA...so all of a sudden the stars are going to align and everyone is going to bolt from there current teams to go to Cleveland and play for the Cavs??

Right.

Cavs1 · 03-27-2008, 09:32 AM

Threads like this make my day. Thanks.

RonHarperFan · 03-27-2008, 09:47 AM

Paul will be eligible to sign a 5 year extension for max money following this season. He will at least sign for 3 years. The earliest he will be a free agent will likely be the summer of 2012.

KCOTT · 03-27-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RajaBell

NO, i dont want Chris Paul to the Cavs.

you must either be on crack, or worse, a pisstons fan

GottiLand · 03-27-2008, 12:28 PM

even though it will probably never happen, it would be nice to get bron a legitimate pg. then we could really see how he plays off the ball, like the old dru joyce days.

i dont understand anyone who doesnt want paul. he wouldnt disrupt bron at all because he passes before he shoots, but could still give you 15-20 points a night

**PIP** · 03-27-2008, 01:41 PM

No way I want Chris Paul, he's just the best PG in the league..

Although, I do wish we could find a player like West that continues to get better every year...

We don't seem to obtain those players... And nobody develops under this pathetic staff...

**Benny08302** · 03-27-2008, 02:01 PM

I mentioned my recap today that I'd love to see James on a team with either Dwight Howard or Chris Paul. Either combo would be amazing.

Of course, Paul can sign a max extension with New Orleans and he probably will. However, if there's one all-star out there that could use a bigger market (or stage) it's Chris Paul. The Hornets are one of the best teams in basketball and they don't come close to selling out their home games. Paul is an absolute monster but he's not nearly as well known as he should be. Not saying that Cleveland is that big market he needs... but if he paired with James, there's no doubt in my mind that they'd win championships.

**James** · 03-27-2008, 02:05 PM

Oh yea, the bigger market that is....Cleveland.

Maybe in NBA Live this will work, but you really think he is going to opt out? The Hornets have one of the better records in the West.

js6684 · 03-27-2008, 02:06 PM

I'm pretty certain barring a miracle, the only way we'll get a legit PG is via the Draft or finding a diamond in the rough via a trade. No team is gonna trade an established PG to the Cavs, or let one come to us via restricted FA.

**The Man Called X** · 03-27-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Oh yea, the bigger market that is....Cleveland.

Maybe in NBA Live this will work, but you really think he is going to opt out? The Hornets have one of the better records in the West.

Yet, NO is on the verge of losing the team because they can't even fill half the arena.

03-27-2008, 08:07 AM	#1
Wes Status: Gold Star Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Strongsville Posts: 852 Fav Cav: TBD Past Fav: Mark Price Thanks: 617 Thanked 387 Times in 162 Posts	Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? OK, a huge stretch with this question. I know Chris Paul and LeBron are buddies (heck, Paul even said that they are like brothers), so is there any chance that when Paul's contract is up, there is a scenario that will bring him to Cleveland? It seems that what James really wants on this team is a superstar point guard (see Jason Kidd scenario), and just imagine how happy he would be if he gets his good friend Chris Paul. Oh, and even though it would be succinct, and probably accurate, if/when you answer "no," try to explain why you think so. It makes for more interesting reading.

03-27-2008, 08:40 AM	#2
Damage Status: Tess Stickles Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Jungle Posts: 5,011 Fav Cav: Global Past Fav: Terrell Brandon Thanks: 3,684 Thanked 4,119 Times in 1,560 Posts	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? well when does Paul's contract end? If it's 2010, yes, it's possible. unlikely, but very possible. NO will do anything and everything to keep him there. IMO, he is the MVP. He has been absolutely unbelievable. Bron won't get it because the Cavs won't come close to 50 wins. Now I think that criteria is bullshit, but most voters don't. __________________

03-27-2008, 09:00 AM	#3
WUJU Status: Join me at the 480 Bridge Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 724 Fav Cav: L-Breezy Past Fav: 89-90 Cavs Team Thanks: 1,022 Thanked 1,214 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? He is a restricted FA after next season. The thing that intrigues me about this particular scenario is that N.O. franchise is in limbo right now. Their attendance is near the lowest in the league and with Seattle moving to OK City, N.O. may not be able to afford him. Now with that being said It would be stupid on the Cavs part not to try and get him when he does hit restricted free agency. Who knows what is going to happen but it looks likely he will surely be gone due to the franchises current woes.

03-27-2008, 09:03 AM	#4
RajaBell Status: Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 80 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? NO, i dont want Chris Paul to the Cavs. It's about building around LeBRon, not about finding other superstars. David West would be a great player for the Cavs IMO

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Cavs1 Status: WCX Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,263 Fav Cav: ... Past Fav: Mark Price Thanks: 153 Thanked 86 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? Threads like this make my day. Thanks.

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RonHarperFan Status: Rising Star Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,279 Past Fav: LeBron James Thanks: 84 Thanked 124 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? Paul will be eligible to sign a 5 year extension for max money following this season. He will at least sign for 3 years. The earliest he will be a free agent will likely be the summer of 2012.

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GottiLand Status: Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: U of A Posts: 610 Past Fav: Damon Jones Thanks: 164 Thanked 174 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? even though it will probably never happen, it would be nice to get bron a legitimate pg. then we could really see how he plays off the ball, like the old dru joyce days. i dont understand anyone who doesnt want paul. he wouldnt disrupt bron at all because he passes before he shoots, but could still give you 15-20 points a night __________________

03-27-2008, 01:41 PM	#11
PIP Status: JETER > LeBRON Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yankee Stadium Posts: 2,233 Fav Cav: Don't have one. Past Fav: Zydrunas all day Thanks: 2,964 Thanked 14,677 Times in 4,852 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? No way I want Chris Paul, he's just the best PG in the league.. Although, I do wish we could find a player like West that continues to get better every year... We don't seem to obtain those players... And nobody develops under this pathetic staff... __________________

03-27-2008, 02:01 PM	#12
Benny08302 Status: Constantly Lurking Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 930 Fav Cav: Delonte Past Fav: Bobby Phills, Mark Price and Terrell Brandon Thanks: 221 Thanked 872 Times in 228 Posts	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? I mentioned my recap today that I'd love to see James on a team with either Dwight Howard or Chris Paul. Either combo would be amazing. Of course, Paul can sign a max extension with New Orleans and he probably will. However, if there's one all-star out there that could use a bigger market (or stage) it's Chris Paul. The Hornets are one of the best teams in basketball and they don't come close to selling out their home games. Paul is an absolute monster but he's not nearly as well known as he should be. Not saying that Cleveland is that big market he needs... but if he paired with James, there's no doubt in my mind that they'd win championships. __________________ Random Thoughts (<---- my blog)

03-27-2008, 02:06 PM	#14
js6684 Status: Situational Stopper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Lansing Posts: 167 Fav Cav: AV Past Fav: Andre Miller Thanks: 27 Thanked 110 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Any Chance of Chris Paul in a Cavs Uni.? I'm pretty certain barring a miracle, the only way we'll get a legit PG is via the Draft or finding a diamond in the rough via a trade. No team is gonna trade an established PG to the Cavs, or let one come to us via restricted FA.