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Chris Paul wanted to get drafted by the Atlanta Hawks
Chris Paul was drafted in 2005 by the New Orleans Pelicans (then the Hornets), but had a strong desire to play for the Atlanta Hawks instead. It’s a pick the Hawks might want to re-do if they had the chance to.
Paul, coming out of Wake Forest, was a top prospect and heavily sought after by a number of programs. Ultimately, the Hawks ended up selecting second, electing to pass on CP3, selecting Marvin Williams instead.