David West is the most talented free agent this summer in the NBA

It's almost bad luck that David West is so good. Most other players lose enough value when they have ACL surgery. West is so good that he'll be overpaid if he's not picky about where he goes. New Orleans could afford to keep him around for a below average salary, based on his market value. He and Chris Paul share a two piece BFF charm. I do believe that Chris Paul staying would be good for the Hornets, so David West as a sixthman would be my first choice. But if he's going to be paid like a star, it leaves less money for necessary upgrades. Why wouldn't I bet on West being a star? The Hornets are more than a year away from being a championship team, and with his less than stallar NBA quickness, injury, and advanced NBA age, West may have only one more star caliber season left. He'll be a good NBA player for the rest of his career, if for no other reason than his fluffy midrange shot. And I hope he proves me wrong, because he seems to be a nice guy.