7 days ago

Chris Paul Recounts 2011 Lakers Trade Veto: “They Said It Was About Competitive Balance”

Paul said the 2011 lockout ended, then he was traded to the Lakers while New Orleans was “owned by the NBA” after the Hornets’ owner “ran out of money.” He said league, acting for the team, rescinded it. “I was excited,” he said, talking about the move. League told CP3 they were “all about competitive balance,” while rescinding the trade.