Chris Paul says he is only focused on winning

[Copperhead]

As he embarks on his sixth NBA season, following an injury-marred 2009-10 campaign and a turbulent offseason during which he was the unceasing focus of rumors regarding his discontent in New Orleans, Hornets three-time All-Star guard Chris Paul remains focused on one thing: winning.

And though Paul is extremely difficult to pin down for an extended conversation, he chatted with Times-Picayune Hornets beat writer Jimmy Smith recently about how he will deal this season with continued speculation about his future with the team, his expectations for the season, his relationship with the Miami Heat's LeBron James, his engagement and a potential lockout next summer.

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