Chris was leaving Cecconi’s restaurant in L.A. with his wife last night when we asked about the newest addition to the Clip Squad … who was just acquired in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks. 

Not only is Paul convinced that Odom won’t be a distraction … he told us, “L.O. is one of the best players in the league, man.”

The Mavs didn’t think so — they benched Odom’s ass last season due to a performance that could only be described as absolutely terrible.