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Aug 24, 2017 9:12 PM
Laley23;1868619 wrote:Literally the only reason to hate on IT, while loving Kyrie is height. Kyrie is a better shot getter, but he didn't do anything else to help you win. Nothing. And IT isn't a slouch scoring.

What are those stats from? Career or his time in Boston? Cause in Boston, he kinda had to take all the shots and never pass. That team had zero offense outside of him.

Im far from an IT superfan, but I'm also realistic in the fact Kyrie is an offensive genius and nothing else. I wouldn't put Kyrie in the top 5 PGs last year.
You also listed Lowry and Teague ahead of Kyrie at one point, so there is also that [emoji23].
Aug 24, 2017 9:12pm
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Aug 24, 2017 9:22 PM
like_that;1868622 wrote:You also listed Lowry and Teague ahead of Kyrie at one point, so there is also that [emoji23].
Lol, this is true. I'll own it. Lowry isn't a bad player by any means. Teague has fallen off a cliff.
Aug 24, 2017 9:22pm
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Aug 24, 2017 11:07 PM
Laley23;1868619 wrote:Literally the only reason to hate on IT, while loving Kyrie is height. Kyrie is a better shot getter, but he didn't do anything else to help you win. Nothing. And IT isn't a slouch scoring.

What are those stats from? Career or his time in Boston? Cause in Boston, he kinda had to take all the shots and never pass. That team had zero offense outside of him.

Im far from an IT superfan, but I'm also realistic in the fact Kyrie is an offensive genius and nothing else. I wouldn't put Kyrie in the top 5 PGs last year.
Let's hear your top 5 PG list.
Aug 24, 2017 11:07pm
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Aug 24, 2017 11:13 PM
Commander of Awesome;1868632 wrote:Let's hear your top 5 PG list.
Westbrook
Curry
Harden
CP3
Wall

Kyrie
Conley
Lillard
Lowry
IT


CP3 is on his last legs it seems, so probably won't have another top 5 year, you wouldn't think.
Aug 24, 2017 11:13pm
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Aug 24, 2017 11:32 PM
Laley23;1868634 wrote:Westbrook
Curry
Harden
CP3
Wall

Kyrie
Conley
Lillard
Lowry
IT


CP3 is on his last legs it seems, so probably won't have another top 5 year, you wouldn't think.
I'd go Top 5:

RW
Conley
Lillard
Wall
LBJ

Honorable Mention:
Kyrie
Curry (tho I hate his fucking defense and it still pisses me off he was 2 time MVP)
Aug 24, 2017 11:32pm
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Aug 25, 2017 11:25 PM
So apparently the trade may not happen. Cavs not impressed with IT's hip recovery.
Aug 25, 2017 11:25pm
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Aug 26, 2017 10:46 AM
I think it still gets done. Cavs can't get better offer and IT shouldn't have been in the plans regardless.
Aug 26, 2017 10:46am
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Aug 26, 2017 10:47 AM
Commander of Awesome;1868748 wrote:I think it still gets done. Cavs can't get better offer and IT shouldn't have been in the plans regardless.
IT is the main piece (possibly the Nets pick) of the trade, if he's not healthy, it should NOT get done.
Aug 26, 2017 10:47am
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Aug 26, 2017 11:08 AM
SportsAndLady;1868750 wrote:IT is the main piece (possibly the Nets pick) of the trade, if he's not healthy, it should NOT get done.
How would you rework the deal? Hayward for IT? : thumbup:
Aug 26, 2017 11:08am
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Aug 26, 2017 11:23 AM
Throw in Smart or Tatum (Celtics won't do Tatum guaranteed) and it's still a haul whether IT is fully healthy or not.
Aug 26, 2017 11:23am
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Aug 26, 2017 11:28 AM
If I'm Cavs, I take it off the table. Kyrie was already unhappy, so no loss there. But Celtics have now pissed off IT, so maybe they throw in more to assure the deal gets done not wanting an unhappy PG on their team. Make them throw in Tatum (and reallllly push for him) or Smart, along with IT to get it done.
Aug 26, 2017 11:28am
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Aug 26, 2017 11:29 AM
Zero interest in Smart, especially as the main piece.

Tatum would be fine, but he could be a bust, we don't know.

Just hope IT's hip will be fine and we can move on post-Kyrie.
Aug 26, 2017 11:29am
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Aug 26, 2017 12:05 PM
Or if you think Lebron leaves (which he probably will) grab the lakers first rounder off them too so you have BK's and LA's pick
Aug 26, 2017 12:05pm
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Aug 26, 2017 12:20 PM
Consider me in the camp of "Lebron is not leaving."
Aug 26, 2017 12:20pm
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Aug 26, 2017 12:35 PM
SportsAndLady;1868750 wrote:IT is the main piece (possibly the Nets pick) of the trade, if he's not healthy, it should NOT get done.
You really think IT is the main piece?
Aug 26, 2017 12:35pm
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Aug 26, 2017 12:55 PM
ernest_t_bass;1868759 wrote:Consider me in the camp of "Lebron is not leaving."
Pretty much the only way Lebron is staying is if they win this year. And not saying they can't. But they probably won't.
Aug 26, 2017 12:55pm
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Aug 26, 2017 1:01 PM
Commander of Awesome;1868760 wrote:You really think IT is the main piece?
Only you and your delusional hot takes think IT wasn't the main piece in that trade (again, I already mentioned maybe the Nets pick).
Aug 26, 2017 1:01pm
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Aug 26, 2017 1:07 PM
kizer permanente;1868761 wrote:Pretty much the only way Lebron is staying is if they win this year. And not saying they can't. But they probably won't.
Has Lebron confirmed (or denied)? Until either happens, I think it's true 50/50 speculation. I sway to the side of him staying.
Aug 26, 2017 1:07pm
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Aug 26, 2017 1:34 PM
ernest_t_bass;1868763 wrote:Has Lebron confirmed (or denied)? Until either happens, I think it's true 50/50 speculation. I sway to the side of him staying.
Lebron would never do that. It's common knowledge he can't stand Gilbert. It will take a lot to keep him here. Like winning another championship. The only thing Cleveland has going for them is the best chance to win a championship. And this year will tell that a little better too.
Aug 26, 2017 1:34pm
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Aug 26, 2017 1:58 PM
SportsAndLady;1868757 wrote:Zero interest in Smart, especially as the main piece.

Tatum would be fine, but he could be a bust, we don't know.

Just hope IT's hip will be fine and we can move on post-Kyrie.
Im saying as an add-on. Not replacing IT.

But even still, why don't you want Smart? Terrific defender who can guard multiple spots.
Aug 26, 2017 1:58pm
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Aug 26, 2017 2:06 PM
He can't shoot.
Aug 26, 2017 2:06pm
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Aug 26, 2017 3:35 PM
I'm also not sold that Lebron is leaving but I'm also past the point of GAF. I understand he doesn't like Gilbert but the organization has tried very hard to give him everything he wants. If he wants to bounce to LA or wherever then peace. Have fun with the douchebag Ball family.
Aug 26, 2017 3:35pm
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Aug 26, 2017 4:46 PM
SportsAndLady;1868762 wrote:Only you and your delusional hot takes think IT wasn't the main piece in that trade (again, I already mentioned maybe the Nets pick).
That is not true, not sure why you're being so aggressive about it. IT can't shoot, can't defend, and can't play in the post season. He was only in the trade bc of salary and Celtics willing to get rid of him. He'll chew up some reg season minutes only.
Aug 26, 2017 4:46pm