11sanchez11 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, champ11 said: are you guys telling me Bender, Bledsoe and a protected first didn't end up being enough????????? well the Celtics actually pulling the trigger was viewed as highly unlikely since you know, Ainge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I like this long term for the Celtics. Paying IT4 was going to be... not great. Irving gives you a more all around player. Crowder was also likely to be traded and not retained in the near future and wasnt going to start this year anways. Zizic is a throw in. The Brooklyn pick hurts a little, but with Tatum and Brown remaining in the fold, how would they get another top 5 pick minutes anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-ALL-DAY Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Credit to the Cavs front office that said from day one they weren't going to rush into any deal and just move Kyrie for the types of packages other recent stars have netted. Getting the Nets pick is huge. I don't know if this makes LeBron more likely to stay or not, but the Cavs certainly have a legit squad going into next season. Could easily win 60+ even with a little coasting. Like it for Boston as well. Had to eventually cash in with a star with one of those assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 minute ago, candyman93 said: We got the Nets pick too? WOW I mean you guys have no chance of beating GS now, but at least you guys are set up for when Bron leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltarich87 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Deadpulse said: I like this long term for the Celtics. Paying IT4 was going to be... not great. Irving gives you a more all around player. Crowder was also likely to be traded and not retained in the near future and wasnt going to start this year anways. Zizic is a throw in. The Brooklyn pick hurts a little, but with Tatum and Brown remaining in the fold, how would they get another top 5 pick minutes anyways? Explain? He's basically the same player as IT except he's a few years younger and signed for a few more years and is taller. Neither are helping you on the defensive end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'm pretty stunned the Celtics cashed in a Nets pick for Kyrie tbh. Thought they were hoarding those picks for a bigger fish in the future like Anthony Davis. Excellent return for the Cavs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just now, deltarich87 said: Explain? He's basically the same player as IT except he's a few years younger and signed for a few more years and is taller. Neither are helping you on the defensive end IT is useless on defense, Kyrie is fine on ball when he tries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utley Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just now, 11sanchez11 said: IT is useless on defense, Kyrie is fine on ball when he tries. I'm interested in seeing how much he defends in Boston with Stevens as his coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontTazeMeBro Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Aaaand there goes LeBron's streak of Finals appearances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just now, 11sanchez11 said: IT is useless on defense, Kyrie is fine on ball when he tries. Amazing. I have only heard how garbage Kyrie is on defense on this site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrawkcab321 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Altman EOTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just now, DontTazeMeBro said: Aaaand there goes LeBron's streak of Finals appearances Lol based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ11 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, CWood21 said: Given how stingy Ainge had been with his assets prior to this deal, was there anything that gave you confidence that the Celtics would ultimately give up this package to land Kyrie Irving? I definitely thought that Kyrie had more of a chance to get a haul than butler/george. definitely surprising from ainge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raves Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just now, DontTazeMeBro said: Aaaand there goes LeBron's streak of Finals appearances Really don't see Boston beating Cleveland, even with Irving. Sure they went from having the advantage at PG to now losing it, but they have an advantage at every other position on the court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ11 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, Deadpulse said: I like this long term for the Celtics. Paying IT4 was going to be... not great. Irving gives you a more all around player. Crowder was also likely to be traded and not retained in the near future and wasnt going to start this year anways. Zizic is a throw in. The Brooklyn pick hurts a little, but with Tatum and Brown remaining in the fold, how would they get another top 5 pick minutes anyways? I don't hate it for the Celtics but this is some fun spin here. Crowder has massive value on maybe the best contract in the league. Everyone has been touting Zizic for a year. The Brooklyn picks have been untouchable for 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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