Boston adds 2nd round pick to finalize the Kyrie Irving trade

[CrimsonTider]

nikka played the same day his sis diedDidn't miss a game during the whole ordeal He chose celtics over family & emotions

IT is that nikka just based off that alone

He didn't choose the Celtics over his family

 

[G-Zeus]

In respects to the trade only. Not sure why you're including Wade and Rose when they have nothing to do with the trade.

Isaiah shoots sub 40% in the playoffs and can't guard shyt. Getting Crowder is good for Cleveland but losing Kyrie who can cook some of the best defenders in the league and a proven playoff performer is an L. Not many dudes in the league can cook Klay like Kyrie can. This is a lateral move for the regular season but Cavs aren't as good in the playoffs.

Isaiah is no longer the number one options.. and since he doesn't hold the ball too long all the time.. Kevin Love is expected to run pick and pop with him...

Kyries upside was Kevin love downside..
..when he was out.. Kevin love looked legit...

But I would still package love and a few plus picks for AD...all day

 

[Bobby Lashleys eyebrows]

The Cavs main issue was they were garbage defensively...and they'll be garbage defensively next season. IT, JR, Bron and Love is a horrendous 4-some on defense.

LeBron and Thomas are great defenders and Thomas is a better pg. Crowder and Love playing together is gonna be dope. Ppl saying Boston won are stupid.

 

[High quality poster]

Y'all keeping talking bout that Brooklyn pick like it's guaranteed to be a top 5 pick or something.

 

[#1 pick]

He needs to look at what Eric Gordon did last year and model his outlook after that tbh

He needs to embrace that 6th man role and get paid next off-season for 10-12 mil per. But as a starter, his ass was awful.

 

[#1 pick]

LeBron and Thomas are great defenders and Thomas is a better pg. Crowder and Love playing together is gonna be dope. Ppl saying Boston won are stupid.

Kyrie is a better man defender than IT but IT is a superior team defender. Not even close.

 

[jwinfield]

LeBron and Thomas are great defenders and Thomas is a better pg. Crowder and Love playing together is gonna be dope. Ppl saying Boston won are stupid.

 

[#1 pick]

Y'all keeping talking bout that Brooklyn pick like it's guaranteed to be a top 5 pick or something.

I agree. I think they are going to finish 6-12. That said, it's still a good pick but assuming Brooklyn will finish last again isn't accurate. They have one of the deepest benches in the NBA. I would have said the 2nd most till Cleveland surpass them by adding Crowder to the bench tonight.

 

[@OffHalsted]

He didn't choose the Celtics over his family

Sister died on the 15 at night, had a game the following day & dropped 33tf u talm bout


The average player would've went home to be wit their family



but instead he played the whole series

 

[YaFingerDealMe]

i don't see how people saying boston won

 

[Paradise50]

Boston gave up a lot for a player who is basically IT but without the passing ability

IT defense so bad the Celtics had to hide him against every opponent. It wasn't harped on cause IT could score but he was a huge defensive liability for the Celtics. Mogs had to play outta position because of that dude


also stop ignoring that nikka hip injury. its what ended Flynn career fast as hell (i know he was avg but he could've been in the league longer)

 

[Bledswole]

If Kyrie doesn't step up and hit that shot the warriors win...

If Kyrie doesn't score 40 in game 5 the warriors win...

Go back and watch that series, Kyrie was the big shot maker when the cavs needed baskets.

If Lebron doesn't go back to Cleveland Kyrie is never in a position to make those plays

He doesn't even get to the playoffs

 

[Shadow King]

Yall stay focused on IT but Boston really gave LeBron a 6'8, +defender who shot 40% from 3 that he's been looking for since The Return.

 

[#1 pick]

IT defense so bad the Celtics had to hide him against every opponent. It wasn't harped on cause IT could score but he was a huge defensive liability for the Celtics. Mogs had to play outta position because of that dude


also stop ignoring that nikka hip injury. its what ended Flynn career fast as hell (i know he was avg but he could've been in the league longer)

The data says otherwise.

 

[Verbal Kint]

Cavs improved if for no other reason than in crunch time Crowder is a BIG upgrade over Shump/Jefferson when they go small. IT is a slight downgrade from Kyrie but Crowder is a big piece for them. Folks have been talking about their need for another 3 and D wing for 2 years now