影音版：http://0rz.tw/SwMXc 文字版：http://0rz.tw/kgMJN New Orleans Hornets transcript: Chris Paul statement, Dell Demps press conference Published: Monday, July 26, 2010, 3:45 PM Updated: Monday, July 26, 2010, 3:45 PM Provided by the New Orleans Hornets communications staff, here is a transcript of a statement by point guard Chris Paul and the press conference of General Manager Dell Demps on Monday. Statement from Chris Paul “The meeting went well. It was great to get an opportunity to sit down with Coach (Monty)Williams, President (Hugh) Weber and our new general manager Dell Demps. I expressed my desire to win, and I like what they said about the direction that they want to take the team. I have been a Hornet my entire career, and I hope to represent the city of New Orleans and state of Louisiana for many years to come.” Dell Demps press conference Opening statement First of all I’d like to say I’m really excited to be here today. This morning, Chris Paul, his agent, Leon Rose, and his brother, C.J. Paul, met with Hugh Weber and Monty Williams and I at about 10 a.m. We met for about an hour and a half, and I thought it was a very productive meeting. I was encouraged. It was the first time I met Chris. It was a good opportunity for us to open the lines of communication. Chris had some very good points. He’s a smart, young, intelligent person, and I was really excited about the meeting. At any time, did Chris, Leon or his brother formally request a trade or talk about wanting to be traded from New Orleans? You get right to the point, huh? He did not. He did not request a trade. Did he seem disgruntled whatsoever? What was Chris’ demeanor? He was energetic, he was open, he was honest. He showed that he wants to win, and that’s what we want to do, as well. Were you confident that he will play for the Hornets this season? I am. There has been so much conjecture and hearsay in the media. How much did Chris confirm these thoughts, as far as his desires that were put out in the media? (The meeting) didn’t really go there. Chris asked what the direction of the team was. He talked to us, we kind of talked about some things we’re going to look to do in the future. He seemed, in my opinion, excited and ready to play. Did you present any options or a plan for the team? Or were you more general? I would say it was general. I must say to you guys, I really understand and respect your jobs, I know you guys have a lot of questions, but there are going to be some things that we are going to have to keep private. I just feel that that would be the best thing to do. I do want to give you guys something, because it has been publicized. I am new at this, so I hope you guys can be kind and bear with me. I thought Monty Williams and Hugh were great along the process. I really want to thank Chris, Leon and C.J. for being there today and I thought it was a very productive meeting. Anything you can do immediately with the roster? I think you have to put together the plan and the process. Chris is a smart guy, he understands what’s going on, and it was very productive. Are you worried about this potentially being a season-long distraction? I hope not; I don’t anticipate that. I don’t think so. What, if anything, made this extraordinary about the meeting, other than the first meeting between a new general and a player? Just opening the lines of communication, being able to talk. I don’t know how to answer that. It was opening the lines of communication. Was there any moment were you said, “Look, you are under contract?” No. With where the Hornets are with the luxury tax and the money, aren’t you kind of limited in what you can do this summer? There’s always ways to be creative. I’m an optimist. I think that we’ll sit down and evaluate the roster and look at all our pieces and move forward and do what’s in the best interests of the organization. --

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