On Dec. 8, 2011, a three-team deal between Lakers–Rockets–Hornets had Chris Paul headed to L.A. — until the league vetoed it for “basketball reasons.” Lakers would’ve paired CP3 + Kobe, Rockets were set to get Pau Gasol, and New Orleans would’ve landed a haul of Odom, Scola, Kevin Martin, Dragic plus multiple picks. Hours later, no deal… and CP3 ultimately became a Clipper. How different is NBA history if that trade stands? #NBA #ChrisPaul #Lakers #KobeBryant #Basketball #NBAWhatIf #Rockets #Hornets #Clippers