In the middle of December 2011, with the NBA crawling toward an end to labor negotiations and the start of a new season, the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to part ways with superstar point guard Chris Paul, who spent six impressive years with the organization. This came during a time in which owner George Shinn had given up control of the team as the NBA attempted to locate a new group to purchase the Pelicans. Less than a week prior, Los Angeles’ other basketball team, the Lakers, had had their offer to New Orleans vetoed by league officials acting as decision-makers for the team while it was in possession of the NBA.
Pictures of Pelicans History: New Orleans Pelicans trade Chris Paul
