Chris Paul will be moving to Los Angeles, but he will not be teaming up with Kobe Bryant. On Dec. 14, the L.A. Clippers executed a trade with the New Orleans Hornets to acquire Chris Paul. The Hornets will receive Erik Gordon, Chris Kaman and Al-Farouq Aminu.

The Clippers, once the laughing stock of the NBA, now have a legitimate chance of becoming a contender. Furthermore, they could ursup the Lakers and become the best team in Los Angeles.

Here are five reasons the Clippers could become the new kings of L.A. –amir shaw