The Kyrie Thread - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

washedklean77 · 02-08-2023, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by saclare

Kyrie is going to ball out these next few months for the Mavs. The guy has an all-time media slant going against him right now and is on an expiring deal. He wants to secure the bag at a minimum so he's not likely to cause or create drama as it's in his best interest. Short term is all roses as far as I'm concerned.

The big questions are beyond this season. Mavs get a good look at fit on the court and have to then be ready to offer another max if they feel Irving can fit long term. The flexibility here is potential cap space and/or SNT possibilities should he have his heart set on somewhere else. Lots of different ways this team can go and it's really exciting compared to about a month ago.

I want to agree with this very take as what he does here in Dallas for the next handful of months will determine the rest of his career. If he does indeed stay focused and throw the kitchen sink at basketball, then it'll be fun to watch.

saclare · 02-08-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by washedklean77

I want to agree with this very take as what he does here in Dallas for the next handful of months will determine the rest of his career. If he does indeed stay focused and throw the kitchen sink at basketball, then it'll be fun to watch.

There's also the scenario where a max gets done here and, in a year or so, Kryie is again unhappy and requests a trade. He would likely net us more than we gave up as he wouldn't be expiring at that point. Would suck it didn't work out, but Kyrie on an extension is a big asset in either situation.

DevinHarriswillstart · 02-08-2023, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by saclare

There's also the scenario where a max gets done here and, in a year or so, Kryie is again unhappy and requests a trade. He would likely net us more than we gave up as he wouldn't be expiring at that point. Would suck it didn't work out, but Kyrie on an extension is a big asset in either situation.

Moving 50 million in salary would be difficult...especially when Kyrie burning every team is now a thing.

Melonhead · 02-08-2023, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by saclare

There's also the scenario where a max gets done here and, in a year or so, Kryie is again unhappy and requests a trade. He would likely net us more than we gave up as he wouldn't be expiring at that point. Would suck it didn't work out, but Kyrie on an extension is a big asset in either situation.

Thats a worse case scenario...hes only accepting a 4 year deal so when year 1 hes unhappy, no one wants that contract. That would be 4 organizations done with him. 50m is hard enough to move...no one wants Westbrook and hes actually playing as best as he can. Kyrie will have burned through 4 organizations by the time hes done with dallas.

SMC0007 · 02-08-2023, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Melonhead

Thats a worse case scenario...hes only accepting a 4 year deal so when year 1 hes unhappy, no one wants that contract. That would be 4 organizations done with him. 50m is hard enough to move...no one wants Westbrook and hes actually playing as best as he can. Kyrie will have burned through 4 organizations by the time hes done with dallas.

Yea but Kyrie and Rwb is light years of separation.