"New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was asked for his thoughts on fellow New Orleans sports icon Chris Paul and his desire to leave for a bigger market. Brees spoke highly of the New Orleans Hornets guard but didn't really address the trade talk.

"I've had a chance a few times to be around Chris," Brees said. "My experience around him is awesome. I love watching him playing the game of basketball. I think he's certainly one of the best point guards in the league. You can tell he's a leader and guys follow. He has so many intangibles that you recognize just by watching him play the game. You compare the point guard position to the quarterback on a team."