MAN...I heard about these rumors but I didn't think it would happen. I thought he would take the $204 million to stay a Clipper.
But with Jerry West now advising and seeing that the Clippers have never even made it to the Conference Finals. So perhaps it was time to change!
The Clippers in return get defensive superstar Patrick Beverly, explosive offensive player Lou Williams, and young 2nd year player Sam Dekker.
Although you can never replace the greatness of Chris Paul and what he brings to the table. It just was not working out in LA. I applaud Paul for giving up $50 million dollars on the table to chase a ring.
In my opinion...Point Guards that are scorers first never do well for their teams. They put up good numbers but can not carry a team. Albeit Paul averages over 9 assists per game, with Blake Griffin and Deandre Jordan it should be more.
Now, does this help the Rockets? Harden likes the ROCK and likes to score. How will they coexist? There is also rumors that the Rockets also want Paul George and/or Carmelo Anthony. Daryl Morey just gets SHIT DONE. It may not work out but at least he freaking tries. Something has to be done to challenge the Warriors.
Overall I like the move for both teams. The teams as is had no chance of getting past Golden State. And who better to construct the Clipper to dethrone the Warriors than the adviser who built the team the last 6 years Jerry West.
I love this kind of stuff. Makes it fun. What do you guys think?
UPDATE...UPDATE...UPDATE...UPDATE...
Ok I just found this out a few minutes ago. It is 12:17pm PST right now.
1) The Clippers DID NOT OFFER the 5th year to Chris Paul. So he DID NOT leave $50 million on the table.
2) Jerry West WAS NOT at the meeting yesterday for Chris Paul.
WOW WOW WOW...To me there was no intent to keep Paul. This was Jerry West's plan the whole time. I am shocked. I was informed that West was brought in to help keep Paul.