This move reminds me a lot of the KP trade. We take a flyer on a clearly flawed all-star. KP couldn't stay healthy, but we didn't give up much to get him, except some middle to late 1st round picks. Now we have to hope Kyrie can stay sane, and sign an extension.
The difference is that Kyrie is a healthy, proven super-star, in a position to relieve the pressure off Luka, both in scoring and ball handling. At the end of games when we need a bucket, no more throwing 3 defenders at Luka and daring anyone else to score.
So we solved a problem, at least until the season ends. If we can add a decent big now, we could be in position to make a run.
We could also, by summer, end up with a steaming pile of nothing. At least they rolled the dice. You can't win if you don't try.
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"He got dimes." Harrison Barnes on Luca Doncic during his 1st NBA training camp.
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