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Originally Posted by G-Man
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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Yes, the Mavs will no longer be dealing with double teams when both of those players are on the floor.
And to that end, Wood makes so much more sense now that it boggles the mind he is still coming up in trade rumors. Like, you're really not gonna pay him now? It makes so much more sense to do that now versus before yesterday (and it still made sense then).
If Wood doesn't return us a 10+ rebounding defensive center, then you don't do it.
And for the steaming pile thing...that's exactly what the Mavs were without Luka anyway. So it's not like we aren't used to it.
In fact, I'm pretty sure we all agree there is at least a 50% chance Kyrie goes nutso on us. If only superstars grew on trees...