re: The 2011 Offseason Trade Idea thread

Of course OKC would do it. Presti would splurge all over himself if he pulled that off. You dont have to sell me on their end.

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Paul and Durant with a decent supporting cast is probably the best team in the West. If the Hornets can get a scoring point guard like Westbrook, a great defensive PF like Ibaka, and maybe more for Paul, don't you think they should do it?

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I'd do it an Carmelo type situation. I like Westbrook a lot.

I just think you REALLY like Westbrook and are pissed off at Paul's regular season performance. Give him another year. I showed you the stats in the other thread. Paul's the superior player in every category, even injured.

I also believe you're off base in the affect Westbrook's scoring a few more points than Paul would have.

Westbrook has led the league in turnovers 2 out of his 3 years, and had 150 more TOs than CP this year. Thats 150 less possessions the Hornets would have. Paul also usually leads the league in steals. Thats even more possessions gained. Paul also sets scrubs like Bellineli up for WIDE OPEN shots, and averages more assists. To me, those things alone make up for whatever point differential there might be. Plus, remember Paul looked healthy in the playoffs. The last regular season Paul was healthy he averaged 23/11.

We shouldnt shouldnt trade Paul to add a few more points. We should replace our d-league shooting guard with a real one.