Key facts
- Chris Paul discussed the 2011 trade that would have sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The NBA vetoed the trade, preventing Paul from joining the Lakers.
- This event is considered one of the most debated moments in NBA history.
Chris Paul has spoken about the significant 2011 NBA trade that was blocked by the league, which would have seen him join the Los Angeles Lakers. This event remains a subject of considerable debate within NBA history, with Paul describing the experience as an 'emotional rollercoaster'. The decision by the league to veto the trade had a notable impact on the careers of the players involved and the landscape of the NBA at the time.