One of the landmark moments of the NBA will forever be the vetoed trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers. It was a deal that would have paired two of the greatest players not just of their era but in league history in Paul and Kobe Bryant.
From the manner in which it was done to the ripple effect it had on the Lakers to the “what if” possibilities that spawned from it, the veto will always be regarded with ire by Lakers fans and wonder across the league.
The ire largely comes from the belief that it was a fair deal agreed upon by the front offices in place that was shot down by the league, who at the time oversaw the New Orleans Hornets as they sought out a new owner.