The New Orleans Pelicans, then Hornets, drafted Chris Paul 4th in the 2005 NBA Draft. Surrounded by David West, Tyson Chandler, and Peja Stojakovic, Paul grew into a bonafide star. The then newly christened Point God thought the team had reached their ceiling and asked for a trade.
No one can blame Chris Paul for being frustrated with ownership, well, if there was any ownership to blame. George Shinn had hit the road, and the New Orleans franchise was owned by the NBA. The Hornets had already spent a season in Oklahoma City, due to Hurricane Katrina. Still, some hold a grudge against Paul for asking out of town.