TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[DanSchwartzgan]

Well, to be clear, I think adding Kyrie Irving to this team even for the rest of this one season, let alone on a 2-years (or longer) extension would be extremely disappointing, regardless of how the deal looks. So there's that part of it. 

I get it.  If this is how you feel about KI, then no deal is going to satisfy you.

He isn’t my favorite player either.  But, I’m also not particularly enthralled with the current state of affairs.  Kyrie is quite a talent…maybe good enough to get Luka a ring.  Luka/Kyrie/Green/Something/Wood backed up by Powell/Maxi and Reggie?  I’m OK with trying and if it doesn’t work, you are fishing in the free agent pool in 2025.

The key to me is that “something” spot.  I still need that defender who allows Wood to stay off the floor defensively in the playoffs.  The reason I’m so interested in the Brooklyn pick is I think it helps us get Mr. Something.

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@"DanSchwartzgan" Just so I'm clear - I think I know the answer, but want to make sure: 

You're not going to like any version of this deal that includes Josh Green, right?

Correct!