(04-09-2026, 09:21 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: You are directly putting words in my mouth and opinions in my head regarding "wanting to" get rid of Kyrie. No way am I undervaluing him at his age and injury history and the uncertainly of what percentage of his old self he'll be next year when the return is a 17 ppg young two guard who shoots over 40% from three, plus a high draft pick in a very strong class and another useful player. That's the kind of deal you jump on for a player in Kyrie's situation.
"... No way am I undervaluing him..." -- I think you are, and considerably so.
I'm very much a believer in the difference-making value of an ELITELY talented player. I don't think (and I believe NBA history has proven over and over) that multiple good players don't make up for 1 great one. The further away you get from what you can find readily available, the less replaceable that player is.
When I say you are wanting to get rid of Kyrie, and you object to that as 'not my words' but then tell me all the reasons it's a good idea to get rid of him, I think you have demonstrated that I was truly addressing your pov.
OTOH, count me out of a Kyrie trade - I do NOT want to get rid of Kyrie. I think he's integral to getting this thing off the ground and flying again. And he's even more vital in light of the Mavs extreme need for PG/offense creation. Trade him and next year is likely to be even uglier.