Chris is Mad with Clips {merged}

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This article seems like a PR move from Paul's camp. Whoever this source is... they are deflecting every move that Paul was said to be connected to this past season. From Del Negro's firing to the Boston trade rumors. I don't buy it at all. This article was made to protect Paul's image.

AW CP crying about something?, Never heard that before

Yes... yes.

All according to plan.

But guise!!! Bledsoe! We need Chris to be happy for BLEDSOE!

/s

He's such a prima donna it's unbelievable. I hope he never wins a championship

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

This article seems like a PR move from Paul's camp. Whoever this source is... they are deflecting every move that Paul was said to be connected to this past season. From Del Negro's firing to the Boston trade rumors. I don't buy it at all. This article was made to protect Paul's image.

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Quite possible. My guess is maybe the front office still liked Del Negro and did not do anything to diffuse the perception (whether true or not) that the media stirred up about Paul being the reason Del Negro was fired. We see this situation every year now where the star doesn't want to play for a coach, some teams handle it better than others and the Clippers did not handle it well.

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Originally Posted by GeauxPelicans

He's such a prima donna it's unbelievable. I hope he never wins a championship

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...and if Dell happened to throw a contract at him because he thinks he can be part of a winner in New Orleans, how does that effect your feeling?

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Originally Posted by Pelican589

...and if Dell happened to throw a contract at him because he thinks he can be part of a winner in New Orleans, how does that effect your feeling?

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I think every competent GM will make that phone call even if they know they have no chance. Its almost a formality but you never know when you may strike gold. Demps would be remiss in his duties if he didn't get in at least get in touch with Dwight's or Chris's agents even if he has no intention of signing either of those players.

quite frankly, there was nothing the clippers could do here for the public to not think otherwise...they were in a no win situation...they can't control what the public thinks...the clippers want to get a coach that their superstar likes...which is the right move and smart move to make

Donald Sterling is the scum of the earth. That is all...

Phony!

WARNING: IT'S A CHRIS BROUSSARD ARTICLE!

There are 2 elements at work here.

1. It seems like CP3 is about as naive as Dwight Howard. He gets the Clips to fire Del Negro. We know this. Its not like he goes to Donald Sterling and demands Del Negro be fired, or says so to the press, but he makes it clear through other means where he has plausible deniability. Does he not know that del negro is gonna talk? Really? And he expects the Clips to keep that from happening??? Really? Especially since he already has had a coach fired in his career? C'mon Man. If he was smart, he would have given the Mark McGuire answer to any inquiry about this: "Not here to discuss the past"

2. The Clips hsould have known better than to capitualte CP3. The Hornets made all kinds of moves in an effort to keep CP3 around, and they were all for naught. He didn;t want to be here. He didn't want to go to the Clips. He wanted to be in New York, he made that clear when he was here and i have no doubt that that is still what he wants, regardless of how possible or impossible that is.

3. CP3 and Dwight Howard, we are told care so much about their image. Well, if they cared that much, you would think they'd do a better job of protecting it.

Boo hoo CP3! Boo hoo!

A Chris Broussard Article about a CAA athlete?

C'mon man! You guys know the fix is on right? Where does Chrissy Pooh want to play is it New York with Carmelo (CAA athlete) and old buddy Tyson Chandler or *gasp!* Indiana.... with Paul George (CAA athlete) and old buddy David West?

Don't think its possible? Shoot man. Anything is possible.

First, things first. Gotta "manufacture" drama. Make the situation untenable...and put the LA Clippers in desparation mode. Let's see Chris hates the work ethic and upside of his other two building blocks (Blake and D'Andre). Check. Now he's angry at ownership. Check.

Then the George Hill, Lance Stephenson, Danny Granger, & #Twentysomething pick pooh pooh platter starts looking delicious.... same for craptastic offer of Raymond Felton, Iman Shumpert, & JR Smith . I mean that's better than letting Chris walk for nothing right?

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Originally Posted by iNolaNightmare

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Chris is from BR, take it easy on em. He is one of the only guys who defends the Pelicans name who isn't a player or coach.

The Pacers are just a PG away from maybe dethroning the Heat. Wonder the chances that happens.

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Originally Posted by RaisingTheBar

Chris is from BR, take it easy on em. He is one of the only guys who defends the Pelicans name who isn't a player or coach.

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That's cool. Still doesn't change the fact that he's a writer (an objective position, supposedly) that's connected to the Worldwide Wes, Leon Rose, CAA circle jerk. I mean it's totally cool, it's not like what they are doing is illegal. CAA is a major playor in the entertainment industry (movies, etc.) and this what happens. Stars pull power moves to get the projects they want, the roles they want etc. CAA is clearly taking that model to the sports world. It's smart. He's not a bad guy, he's just part of it.

Chris is tryin to protect his image that is all. The owner himself basically admitted it was to keep CP happy....

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This might be the most shocking development of the NBA season. Donald Sterling made a decision to actually keep a high-priced free agent as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.

According to T.J. Simers at the LA Times, Sterling was reluctant to fire head coach Vinny Del Negro, but knew that it was something he had to do in order to keep point guard Chris Paul as apart of the organization:


“The coach is a wonderful man, and I’m sad about the whole thing,” Sterling said.

“Was this done,” I asked, “just to hang on to Chris Paul?”

“I always want to be honest and not say anything that is not true,” Sterling said. “So I’d rather not say anything. But you know, the coach did a really good job. I think he did. And I liked working with him. There are just factors that make life very complicated and very challenging.”


http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/ar..._paul/13672228

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CP3 have female ways.

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Originally Posted by HalfBreed

CP3 have female ways.

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And people pine over him a lot like the way you might treat the one that got away.

Comparing every next one to the last one.

Fearing that the next one will leave you too.

Jumping at any chance to get back together...

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Originally Posted by iNolaNightmare

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This made me laugh.

pretty sure dallas is attempting to sign both him & cp3 with dirk willing to take ANOTHER pay cut. still far from happening but that'd be crazy

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Originally Posted by AD23nEG10

pretty sure dallas is attempting to sign both him & cp3 with dirk willing to take ANOTHER pay cut. still far from happening but that'd be crazy

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Dirk can't take a pay cut.

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Originally Posted by GeauxPelicans

He's such a prima donna it's unbelievable. I hope he never wins a championship

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Why cause he left the hornets... The man did everything he could to make this team better its not his fault we couldn't get pieces around him I truly hopes he gets a ring

I love and its funny how ever since Chris left people has negative things to say about him... I have never seen Chris act like D12

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Originally Posted by tyler

I love and its funny how ever since Chris left people has negative things to say about him... I have never seen Chris act like D12

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He lets others in his camp act like D12 for him. ;)

Keep in mind, Chris Broussard is often a lackey for players agents and/or "brothers". ;)

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Originally Posted by Pelican589

...and if Dell happened to throw a contract at him because he thinks he can be part of a winner in New Orleans, how does that effect your feeling?

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He won't sign it, so it's irrelevant. He's not coming back

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Originally Posted by tyler

I love and its funny how ever since Chris left people has negative things to say about him... I have never seen Chris act like D12

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LOL, ok, keep being naive. You're right, Chris is a Saint. Only difference between CP and Howard is Chris is smart enough to not act like an idiot in the publics eye. Plus he just gets Broussard to write pieces like this for his image. Dude "just wants to win" and is happy playing for the Clippers? Please, that organization was as bad as the Shinn Hornets. Keep believing everything he says if you want but it's all BS.

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Originally Posted by NOLa.

The Pacers are just a PG away from maybe dethroning the Heat. Wonder the chances that happens.

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I was saying the same thing yesterday on the playoff thread. Give George and Paul deals like Lebron's, that allows you to keep Hibbert, and maybe West. You have to move Hill and Granger but that shouldn't be impossible.

We definitely heard the "Just want to win" mantra when CP3 was on the outs. A lot of similarities in fact. First round exit. Shifting talent around to appease and getting friends on the team. All that's left if for another friend to get married and make some kinda toast comment that gets blown outta proportion.

There is so much butthurt in this thread.

What's getting overlooked here is that IT WAS VINNY DEL NEGRO, possibly the most incompetent coach in the league. The only reason Sterling liked him is because he was cheap.

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Originally Posted by Kumar

There is so much butthurt in this thread.

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I can't speak for others but I know I, for one, am not butthurt. I understand wanting to have a better chance at winning but he went to the Clippers. A team that when you think of winning, they were one of the last teams you'd think about. Now if you just wanted to be in a bigger market because people are in your ear telling you you should be in a big market or your thinking that being in a bigger market gives you a better chance at winning, then just say so. But don't go there talking like you're going to a winning, ten times better organization. Just don't do that. I think that's what a lot of people here's beef is with Chris. The only thing the Clippers had over the Hornets at the time that Paul left was stability. Stability in knowing that the Clippers weren't a relocation threat. That, along with them being in a big market. That is all they had over the Hornets.

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Originally Posted by FlyGirl

I can't speak for others but I know I, for one, am not butthurt. I understand wanting to have a better chance at winning but he went to the Clippers. A team that when you think of winning, they were one of the last teams you'd think about. Now if you just wanted to be in a bigger market because people are in your ear telling you you should be in a big market or your thinking that being in a bigger market gives you a better chance at winning, then just say so. But don't go there talking like you're going to a winning, ten times better organization. Just don't do that. I think that's what a lot of people here's beef is with Chris. The only thing the Clippers had over the Hornets at the time that Paul left was stability. Stability in knowing that the Clippers weren't a relocation threat. That, along with them being in a big market. That is all they had over the Hornets.

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So basically, in a word, butthurt.

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Originally Posted by ml wave

So basically, in a word, butthurt.

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What exactly is your definition of butthurt?

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Originally Posted by Kumar

There is so much butthurt in this thread.

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Lol, I'm butt hurt because prima donna crybabies say? Why doesn't Chris just admit he didn't want VDN as his coach? Because all he's worried about us his brand and his image. You can keep believing what he says though, I'm sure it's all about a championship and not that 20 million a year contract he's going to sign somewhere and if its with the Clips, then LOL. That organization is and always has been a bottom 3-5 organization in the league.

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Originally Posted by FlyGirl

I can't speak for others but I know I, for one, am not butthurt. I understand wanting to have a better chance at winning but he went to the Clippers. A team that when you think of winning, they were one of the last teams you'd think about. Now if you just wanted to be in a bigger market because people are in your ear telling you you should be in a big market or your thinking that being in a bigger market gives you a better chance at winning, then just say so. But don't go there talking like you're going to a winning, ten times better organization. Just don't do that. I think that's what a lot of people here's beef is with Chris. The only thing the Clippers had over the Hornets at the time that Paul left was stability. Stability in knowing that the Clippers weren't a relocation threat. That, along with them being in a big market. That is all they had over the Hornets.

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Good post fly girl we agree here as basically said same thing.

I think butthurt describes CP3 at the moment.

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Originally Posted by ml wave

So basically, in a word, butthurt.

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I wouldn't all it butt hurt over him leaving. West left, I still love that guy. Just the way Chris flops in games and whines outside was always one of those things you over looked while he was here, but when he's abandon you... He really is kinda whiny. He also plays kind of dirty, like when he popped into Marc Gasol's surgically repaired stomach in the middle of the playoffs? I mean come on. The fact that he said he only wanted to win but included teams like New York and Clippers over actually good teams that he COULD win with? Paul just isn't that likeable of a guy.

If we hired VDN I would be as upset as CP3 was when VDN was their coach.

Leave CPMe alone.

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

If we hired VDN I would be as upset as CP3 was when VDN was their coach.

Leave CPMe alone.

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Where did this name originate from?

Hmmm, Mark Cuban canceled some events he had in first part of July so he could concentrate on Mavs free agency. Clearly he wants CPME.

Not from this thread but past actions. There are plenty of reasons to be upset with CP3, but this isn't one of them.

"CPme" or not, if you wouldn't want him back I'm not sure you have the Pels' best interest at heart

He his not coming back here, Already been wining and dining with Cuban. Oh and Dirk agreed to paycut. Hint Hint Hint

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

Dirk can't take a pay cut.

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http://www.pelicansreport.com/showth...r-Mavs-Hmmmmmm

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

This article seems like a PR move from Paul's camp. Whoever this source is... they are deflecting every move that Paul was said to be connected to this past season. From Del Negro's firing to the Boston trade rumors. I don't buy it at all. This article was made to protect Paul's image.

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If he's mad it's because he likely wanted them to get rid of Vinny and while they likely did it to appease him, he didn't want that to get out because then people would start labeling him a coach killer. I don't think players like being labeled coach killers. Likely is the keyword.

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Originally Posted by FlyGirl

I can't speak for others but I know I, for one, am not butthurt. I understand wanting to have a better chance at winning but he went to the Clippers. A team that when you think of winning, they were one of the last teams you'd think about.

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My favorite part of his press conference when he became a Clipper "I am so happy to come to a team with so much history". History of suckin. LOL