![7 years ago, the NBA vetoed the infamous –Chris Paul to LA– trade. 🤔Just imagine the Kobe & CP3 duo... | Kobe bryant, Kobe, Chris paul 7 years ago, the NBA vetoed the infamous –Chris Paul to LA– trade. 🤔Just imagine the Kobe & CP3 duo... | Kobe bryant, Kobe, Chris paul](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/61/33/ae/6133ae19e2511e2d0df8652f3a476210.jpg)
7 years ago, the NBA vetoed the infamous –Chris Paul to LA– trade. 🤔Just imagine the Kobe & CP3 duo... | Kobe bryant, Kobe, Chris paul
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NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions for Chris Paul, Jimmy Butler, Jalen Brunson and More for Monday's Playoff Games)
![Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) hides his head with his jersey after fouling Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (not pictured) during the second half of their NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) hides his head with his jersey after fouling Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (not pictured) during the second half of their NBA basketball game](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D002TW/los-angeles-lakers-guard-kobe-bryant-24-hides-his-head-with-his-jersey-after-fouling-los-angeles-clippers-guard-chris-paul-not-pictured-during-the-second-half-of-their-nba-basketball-game-in-los-angeles-california-april-7-2013-clippers-won-the-game-109-95-reutersalex-gallardo-united-states-tags-sport-basketball-2D002TW.jpg)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) hides his head with his jersey after fouling Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (not pictured) during the second half of their NBA basketball game
![Chris Paul says he was angry when Lakers trade was vetoed because he had already talked to Kobe Bryant - Silver Screen and Roll Chris Paul says he was angry when Lakers trade was vetoed because he had already talked to Kobe Bryant - Silver Screen and Roll](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/6f_fsvHeva6OX6istzP2iBEMNwQ=/0x0:3000x1996/1200x800/filters:focal(926x157:1406x637)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67019674/84958224.jpg.0.jpg)
Chris Paul says he was angry when Lakers trade was vetoed because he had already talked to Kobe Bryant - Silver Screen and Roll
![Jeanie Buss Reveals How The Chris Paul To Lakers Trade Fell Apart: "Teams Felt Like, 'How Is That Possible? We Didn't Get A Chance To Make A Trade For Chris Paul.'" - Jeanie Buss Reveals How The Chris Paul To Lakers Trade Fell Apart: "Teams Felt Like, 'How Is That Possible? We Didn't Get A Chance To Make A Trade For Chris Paul.'" -](https://fadeawayworld.net/.image/ar_1:1%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTgwNjA5MzkxNzc3NTU1NTQ0/jeanie-buss-reveals-how-the-chris-paul-to-lakers-trade-fell-apart-teams-felt-like-how-is-that-possible-we-didnt-get-a-chance-to-make-a-trade-for-chris-paul.jpg)
Jeanie Buss Reveals How The Chris Paul To Lakers Trade Fell Apart: "Teams Felt Like, 'How Is That Possible? We Didn't Get A Chance To Make A Trade For Chris Paul.'" -
![Why did Chris Paul's trade to LA Lakers in 2011 get vetoed by late former NBA Commissioner David Stern? Why did Chris Paul's trade to LA Lakers in 2011 get vetoed by late former NBA Commissioner David Stern?](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/06/1da61-16243804870590-800.jpg)
Why did Chris Paul's trade to LA Lakers in 2011 get vetoed by late former NBA Commissioner David Stern?
![ClutchPoints on Twitter: "The backcourt duo of Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul that never came to pass is still one of the biggest "what ifs" in the NBA. Would CP3 secure himself ClutchPoints on Twitter: "The backcourt duo of Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul that never came to pass is still one of the biggest "what ifs" in the NBA. Would CP3 secure himself](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eo1fUFvU0AEox3G.jpg:large)
ClutchPoints on Twitter: "The backcourt duo of Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul that never came to pass is still one of the biggest "what ifs" in the NBA. Would CP3 secure himself
![Chris Paul's perfect shooting night 'probably No 1' achievement of glittering career | NBA News | Sky Sports Chris Paul's perfect shooting night 'probably No 1' achievement of glittering career | NBA News | Sky Sports](https://e0.365dm.com/22/04/1600x900/skysports-chris-paul-phoenix-suns_5755056.jpg?20220429073943)
Chris Paul's perfect shooting night 'probably No 1' achievement of glittering career | NBA News | Sky Sports
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