The conversations on this site often revolve around upgrading our point guard and small forward spots, namely with Chris Paul and small forward to be named later. I would like to point out a couple problems with these ideas. Firstly, considering the immense success the Hornets have enjoyed this season and the relative youth of their roster, it is highly unlikely that Chris Paul could be swayed to leave for any amount of money. The main purpose of these discussions seems to be finding a way to have 5 all stars in our starting lineup. There are several problems with this. One, is it improbable that we could pry these pieces away from their teams without giving up a substantial amount in return. Also, these players would demand money that would inflate our payroll and restrict our ability to get key role players, an important ingredient to a championship team. Thirdly, these all-stars want touches, and their is only one ball to go around. One could argue that the experiment almost worked with the 2004 L*kers, but they mortaged their immediate future, and used players way past their prime, which is a direction I am not comfortable in going. Role players are a crucial ingredient to a championship team. We have our three future all-stars, what we need is players who can fill in around them, specialists who perform their jobs and do it well. Some specialists: A pass-first, distributing point guard, a.k.a Steve Blake. A dead-eye outside shooter, James Jones and Martell Webster. A lockdown perimeter defender, potentially Webster or Blake (who is very capable against bigger guards), or through the draft (13 is a good spot to draft for need). A bruiser who will fight for rebounds: Przybilla (or Frye or McRoberts after some major hours in the weight room). Filling these needs and maintaining our core of Roy, Aldridge and Oden is a surefire recipe for a championship.