Spurs Front Office "Extremely Busy" After Kyrie Irving Asks For Trade

[spurraider21]

I think theres still a path to Spurs LA deal (even if 3 team) if LA is rational. They can still add talent and not have to use 2 unprotected firsts if they stop trying to only get a star that is never available for what they have. Get some legit depth
they might offer a protected pick for a richardson type but i dno if there’s a deal there if they passed on kyrie

[Rocalcio]

Can't believe Dallas gave up so much unless Irving is ready to sign an extension right now.

Knowing Cuban I wouldn’t bet on that. The guy just wanted to be the one landing the player everybody is talking about.

[DPG21920]

they might offer a protected pick for a richardson type but i dno if there’s a deal there if they passed on kyrie

I can see them wanting Doug/Josh/Jak to really bolster what they have depth wise…and I can still see them doing 3 team deal where SA gets WB too. Couple of paths.

Side note:

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Looks like BKY isnt done (talks about moving Dinwiddie to another team and other moves)

[XDT76]

Not sure how Irving and Luka could work side by side both needs the ball in their hands and big egos.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Not sure how Irving and Luka could work side by side both needs the ball in their hands and big egos.

Presumably the same way LeBron and Irving have worked in the past. Definitely risky for Dallas, but they were going nowhere anyway after making terrible mistakes, such as refusing to re-sign Brunson at 4/55.

[buttsR4rebounding]

So Irving wanted to go to the Lakers, Nets’ owner Joe Tsai didn’t want to send him where he wanted to go. Good for him.

[horseshue]

Presumably the same way LeBron and Irving have worked in the past. Definitely risky for Dallas, but they were going nowhere anyway after making terrible mistakes, such as refusing to re-sign Brunson at 4/55.

Lebron was experienced player with rings, best player in the league at that time, while kyrie was young and unproven. It was easy to accept lebron as a leader. Not so much with luka.

[couchman]

Laughing at the Lakers. First Kawhi and now Irving lol
F all those guys

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Lebron was experienced player with rings, best player in the league at that time, while kyrie was young and unproven. It was easy to accept lebron as a leader. Not so much with luka.

Well I meant basketball-wise. Nobody knows what's in Irving's head. Probably nothing.

[JPB]

they might offer a protected pick for a richardson type but i dno if there’s a deal there if they passed on kyrie

In the situation they are, I honestly don't think they'd burn a FRP on Richardson.

[Twisted_Dawg]

In the situation they are, I honestly don't think they'd burn a FRP on Richardson.

Richardson + a #2 might bring back a top 20 protected #1. Or Richardson and McD might bring back a lottery protected #1.

[JuneJive]

At least this didn't drag on until the deadline.

[Maddog]

Well I meant basketball-wise. Nobody knows what's in Irving's head. Probably nothing.

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[Ice009]

Presumably the same way LeBron and Irving have worked in the past. Definitely risky for Dallas, but they were going nowhere anyway after making terrible mistakes, such as refusing to re-sign Brunson at 4/55.

Is that all it was going to take to re-sign Brunson? How much did he get from the Knicks?

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Is that all it was going to take to re-sign Brunson? How much did he get from the Knicks?

He signed for $100 mil with NY in the offseason, however, Dallas apparently had refused to give him a 4/55 extension multiple times during the season and not allow him to become a FA at all.

They shopped him during last year's trade deadline but didn't find a deal. Then he had a great second half of the season and playoffs and his value increased. Apparently he didn't even meet Dallas and give them the opportunity to re-sign him because he was salty and simply signed with NY at 12:01.

[lmbebo]

He signed for $100 mil with NY in the offseason, however, Dallas apparently had refused to give him a 4/55 extension multiple times during the season and not allow him to become a FA at all.

They shopped him during last year's trade deadline but didn't find a deal. Then he had a great second half of the season and playoffs and his value increased. Apparently he didn't even meet Dallas and give them the opportunity to re-sign him because he was salty and simply signed with NY at 12:01.

Doesn't Brunson's dad work for the Knicks too?

[mo7888]

Doesn't Brunson's dad work for the Knicks too?

Yes

[duncan2150]

In the situation they are, I honestly don't think they'd burn a FRP on Richardson.

+1

I don't see that. Zero chance, a first in 4 years for J Rich or Doug... Maybe a three team trade if they want to unload Westbrook but unlikely too.

[Mr. Body]

Presumably the same way LeBron and Irving have worked in the past. Definitely risky for Dallas, but they were going nowhere anyway after making terrible mistakes, such as refusing to re-sign Brunson at 4/55.

In Brooklyn there was a pecking order, too, or at least he and Durant co-existed pretty well. I can see Doncic and Kyrie working. With Doncic's gravity, he'll get him loads of looks everywhere. Could work.

[KobesAchilles]

I think Luka is gone from Dallas and this move sealed it. They traded away all their picks for Zingy and Kyrie. This franchise is done.

If I’m Luka, I sign with Denver either in free agency or trade. Dallas gets back some picks plus Murray and Gordon. Seems fair

[Mr. Body]

I think Luka is gone from Dallas and this move sealed it. They traded away all their picks for Zingy and Kyrie. This franchise is done.

If I’m Luka, I sign with Denver either in free agency or trade. Dallas gets back some picks plus Murray and Gordon. Seems fair

Accounts are that he approved of this.

[KobesAchilles]

Accounts are that he approved of this.
I’m sure he did. But Kyrie is a franchise killer and will bring drama to the Mavs. He will probably leave them as well and then Luka will once again have no second star as well as no draft picks

[Mr. Body]

I’m sure he did. But Kyrie is a franchise killer and will bring drama to the Mavs. He will probably leave them as well and then Luka will once again have no second star as well as no draft picks

I don't disagree. Luka will be on the Lakers by the end of the decade. But this was the sort of big swing that could stop that. Christian Wood and Bertans wasn't cutting it.

[MultiTroll]

I’m sure he did. But Kyrie is a franchise killer and will bring drama to the Mavs. He will probably leave them as well and then Luka will once again have no second star as well as no draft picks
Assuming Cuban will not be retarded enough to give drama queen a new max extension, Dallas pretty much had to for this 1/2 season rental.

Their offense outside of Doncic was just too sketchy.

[Wu36]

I think Cuban and Kyrie will get along just fine.I also think he’ll get extended. But don’t know that Luka and Kyrie will get along and work out well.

[JPB]

I can see them wanting Doug/Josh/Jak to really bolster what they have depth wise…and I can still see them doing 3 team deal where SA gets WB too. Couple of paths.
moves)

You can see them or you'd like them to :) ?

I don't see the Lakers trading and losing their picks for the three of these guys, specially giving Jak, Josh and Doug contractual situations.

[buttsR4rebounding]

You can see them or you'd like them to :) ?

I don't see the Lakers trading and losing their picks for the three of these guys, specially giving Jak, Josh and Doug contractual situations.

While Jak, Josh and Doug may not be the targets the Lakers almost have to trade Westbrook for some tradeable pieces to prepare for next year. By trading for RH they have signaled their intention to not create cap space next year, but to work over the cap. Keeping Westbrook would be a huge liability going into next season because no one is going to want to do a sign and trade for him that would bring back the kind of players the Lakers need. So unless they plan to re-sign WB to a cap-friendly deal I just don't see a path to improvement for them.

[cjw]

While Jak, Josh and Doug may not be the targets the Lakers almost have to trade Westbrook for some tradeable pieces to prepare for next year. By trading for RH they have signaled their intention to not create cap space next year, but to work over the cap. Keeping Westbrook would be a huge liability going into next season because no one is going to want to do a sign and trade for him that would bring back the kind of players the Lakers need. So unless they plan to re-sign WB to a cap-friendly deal I just don't see a path to improvement for them.

It’s a terrible conundrum (or great from our perspective). With RH, they likely have minimal cap space if they renounced everyone else including Russ. They could operate over the cap and keep Russ on team-friendly deal, but they can’t refill that salary slot. Sign and trade doesn’t bring back a big trade exception or contract.

They're stuck.

[DPG21920]

You can see them or you'd like them to :) ?

I don't see the Lakers trading and losing their picks for the three of these guys, specially giving Jak, Josh and Doug contractual situations.

Both lol? And it doesn’t have to be all those spurs guys going to LA; can still be SA taking on WB and using those players to send to other teams too. Like Jakob going to TOR if TOR send FVV or Siakam to LA etc..

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

It’s a terrible conundrum (or great from our perspective). With RH, they likely have minimal cap space if they renounced everyone else including Russ. They could operate over the cap and keep Russ on team-friendly deal, but they can’t refill that salary slot. Sign and trade doesn’t bring back a big trade exception or contract.

They're stuck.

Precisely why they'd be smart to operate over the cap, instead of using cap space. They won't have a max slot, but they'll have more picks to trade in the summer. They could also keep some of their players easier.

[BatManu20]

We’re still in it boys.

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[cd98]

We’re still in it boys.

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My guess is they are looking to flip Dinwittie.

[LkrFan]

Laughing at the Lakers. First Kawhi and now Irving lol
F all those guys

Not trading with the Lakers put your Spurs in the lottery. You'd have 25 year old Brandon Ingram leading you right now....and still have an opportunity to get Wemby (after all Pop is the tank Commander, circa 1996-1997).

[LkrFan]

Both lol? And it doesn’t have to be all those spurs guys going to LA; can still be SA taking on WB and using those players to send to other teams too. Like Jakob going to TOR if TOR send FVV or Siakam to LA etc..

I'd take that if I'm the Lakers. Clock is tickin tho.

[Dex]

Not trading with the Lakers put your Spurs in the lottery. You'd have 25 year old Brandon Ingram leading you right now....and still have an opportunity to get Wemby (after all Pop is the tank Commander, circa 1996-1997).

Still not convinced the Lakers ever really put Ingram on the table because they wanted to fleece the Spurs and felt like they had all the leverage.

Even if they did....FTL

[Leetonidas]

Not trading with the Lakers put your Spurs in the lottery. You'd have 25 year old Brandon Ingram leading you right now....and still have an opportunity to get Wemby (after all Pop is the tank Commander, circa 1996-1997).

Sup Miguel. If we land Wemby then it all happened the way it should have :tu

[cd98]

Does Toronto want Jakob if they are throwing this season away? I think not. And this is a throw away season for them.

[LkrFan]

Sup Miguel. If we land Wemby then it all happened the way it should have :tu

Sup :lol

[Mr. Body]

Still not convinced the Lakers ever really put Ingram on the table because they wanted to fleece the Spurs and felt like they had all the leverage.

Even if they did....FTL

No, they never offered Ingram. The Lakers were lowballing the Spurs pretty badly, like offering what's his face Deng's decrepit contract and shit like that.

[TD 21]

Does Toronto want Jakob if they are throwing this season away? I think not. And this is a throw away season for them.

They're not re-building, they're re-tooling (otherwise Siakam would be available) and even then, I'm still skeptical they'll actually trade Van Vleet or Anunoby.

Either way, this is their usual attention whoring and using their media connections to have them attempt to negotiate on their behalf.

[duncan2150]

We’re still in it boys.

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1622731320714489857

[KingKev]

They're not re-building, they're re-tooling (otherwise Siakam would be available) and even then, I'm still skeptical they'll actually trade Van Vleet or Anunoby.

Either way, this is their usual attention whoring and using their media connections to have them attempt to negotiate on their behalf.

Superfan Nav is your Indian daddy.

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I’m sure he did. But Kyrie is a franchise killer and will bring drama to the Mavs. He will probably leave them as well and then Luka will once again have no second star as well as no draft picks

But they'll have enough cap to sign a max player. Now who that'd be I have no clue, but by moving DFS, and getting back players on their last year's, they have like 38M next season as I read it.

[MannyIsGod]

Ya - in hindsight, Mavs could have paid Brunson and still had Dinwiddie/Finney Smith and kept their pick to trade for someone else. It’s….not great overall management lol

TBF it didn't seem like Brunson was interested in staying in Dallas. Dude wanted to go to NYK.

[baseline bum]

TBF it didn't seem like Brunson was interested in staying in Dallas. Dude wanted to go to NYK.

This, Brunson's dad is an assistant coach on the Knicks. There was no way Dallas could have kept him.

[Ocotillo]

Not trading with the Lakers put your Spurs in the lottery. You'd have 25 year old Brandon Ingram leading you right now....and still have an opportunity to get Wemby (after all Pop is the tank Commander, circa 1996-1997).

Ever wonder what the Lakers would be like if they still had Ingram, Hart, Kuz, Randle and even D’Lo?

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TBF it didn't seem like Brunson was interested in staying in Dallas. Dude wanted to go to NYK.

Yes, they pulled their offer because the writing was on the wall. Brunson was gone no matter the offer.

[tonight...you]

But they'll have enough cap to sign a max player. Now who that'd be I have no clue, but by moving DFS, and getting back players on their last year's, they have like 38M next season as I read it.
They might be able to score an opportunity to get a max player in a sign and trade, but the free agent market next year looks pretty miserable.

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Can you fail a mental exam? I know trades get voided all the time for failing a physical. If I'm a Mavs fan I'm hoping Kyrazie fails a mental cause he'll undoubtedly fuck that franchise some way shape or form.

[KingKev]

Can you fail a mental exam? I know trades get voided all the time for failing a physical. If I'm a Mavs fan I'm hoping Kyrazie fails a mental cause he'll undoubtedly fuck that franchise some way shape or form.

hahahaha i’m all for no mental health checks. This is why you need the Zen Master and CIA Pop to act as a Puppeteer.

Pop isn’t getting paid 12mm a year to coach he is actually a low key basketball psych.

[DPG21920]

TBF it didn't seem like Brunson was interested in staying in Dallas. Dude wanted to go to NYK.

IIRC that all came later…Brunson wanted an extension, for even cheaper than he signed for NY and Dallas balked and negotiations stopped. Then he balled out and that deal was off the table and DAL never even really tried to match what NY offered.

[exstatic]

Not trading with the Lakers put your Spurs in the lottery. You'd have 25 year old Brandon Ingram leading you right now....and still have an opportunity to get Wemby (after all Pop is the tank Commander, circa 1996-1997).
Lakers offered Kuz, Hart, and a FRP.

[spurraider21]

extremely busy

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[HankChinaski]

extremely busy

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You mean more like this.

[Ariel]

IIRC that all came later…Brunson wanted an extension, for even cheaper than he signed for NY and Dallas balked and negotiations stopped. Then he balled out and that deal was off the table and DAL never even really tried to match what NY offered.
https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-jalen-brunson-free-agency-contract-extension-talks-knicks-pacers-pistons

"Dallas could have signed Brunson to a four-year extension for as much as $55.5 million before the season, but the Mavs didn't offer it then, nor did they engage in negotiations with Brunson's representatives."

The Mavericks even declined an opportunity to get a contract extension done with Brunson as recently as January, per ESPN. Jalen's father, Rick, encouraged him to "take the money" to lock in the security of getting a deal done, but again, Dallas declined.

"I told him once the season is started, that's it," Rick Brunson told ESPN. "I told the Mavericks, 'Once the season is started, there's no contract talk,' and I went back against my word. In January, I thought he did enough where he deserved [the extension] in January. I said, 'Hey, take the money, man.' He wants security. He wants to live here. And they declined."
Mavs had the ball in their hands and fumbled it, and by the time they realized they f*cked up, it was already too late. Serves them right.

[KingKev]

https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-jalen-brunson-free-agency-contract-extension-talks-knicks-pacers-pistons

Mavs had the ball in their hands and fumbled it, and by the time they realized they f*cked up, it was already too late. Serves them right.

I mean Brunson is balling out on the Knicks but Somebody has to. They should have traded him for assets earlier same way we should with Keldon and Vassell. 2nd/3rd tier talent putting numbers up on 3rd/4th tier teams. Brunson is >Keldon/Vassell but still not even on DJ’s level. Extract value before they get paid elsewhere.

[DPG21920]

I mean Brunson is balling out on the Knicks but Somebody has to. They should have traded him for assets earlier same way we should with Keldon and Vassell. 2nd/3rd tier talent putting numbers up on 3rd/4th tier teams. Brunson is >Keldon/Vassell but still not even on DJ’s level. Extract value before they get paid elsewhere.

He’s better than them now, but I will take Vassell next few years and prob Keldon too (but thats closer)

[spurs10]

He’s better than them now, but I will take Vassell next few years and prob Keldon too (but thats closer) This. I think Vassell is someone to hold onto. It'll be interesting to see Keldon when he's not carrying so much of the scoring load.

[KingKev]

He’s better than them now, but I will take Vassell next few years and prob Keldon too (but thats closer)

I don’t care for any of them now or longer term. Highly replaceable. So unless you have the peices in place for a decent playoff team keep flipping guys like this versus paying them.

[DPG21920]

I don’t care for any of them now or longer term. Highly replaceable. So unless you have the peices in place for a decent playoff team keep flipping guys like this versus paying them.

Maybe thats how it ends up but I think they are winning players. You just need the star too.

[SequSpur]

So what is the latest? Lebron's plans have totally tanked. The Spurs are left with a lot of holes. Keldon imo is not very good, shot is horrible, undersized, can't close games. Poetl can't shoot. McDermott is worth a fifth round pick. I just don't see it fellas. 1-12, all of these dudes are horrible and unwatchable. Sad.

[poopbox]

Last trade deadline and this off season spurs pulled some tanking magic out they ass so i am going to remain hopeful that we move Poeltl for something cause aint no way we should be paying this dude 15 mil a year while we try to lose. We really shouldn't be paying Keldon 20 mil either.

[Mr. Body]

So what is the latest? Lebron's plans have totally tanked. The Spurs are left with a lot of holes. Keldon imo is not very good, shot is horrible, undersized, can't close games. Poetl can't shoot. McDermott is worth a fifth round pick. I just don't see it fellas. 1-12, all of these dudes are horrible and unwatchable. Sad.

What exactly are you expecting?

[rankingtear]

I mean Brunson is balling out on the Knicks but Somebody has to. They should have traded him for assets earlier same way we should with Keldon and Vassell. 2nd/3rd tier talent putting numbers up on 3rd/4th tier teams. Brunson is >Keldon/Vassell but still not even on DJ’s level. Extract value before they get paid elsewhere.

Too early for both our wings. Brunson was 6 months from UFA before he ever had value.

[LkrFan]

Ever wonder what the Lakers would be like if they still had Ingram, Hart, Kuz, Randle and even D’Lo?

No titles? No thanks.

[Mr. Body]

No titles? No thanks.

:lol fake ass bubble title :lol

[KingKev]

Kyrie deleted his apology to Jewish ppl lol

[tonight...you]

Kyrie deleted his apology to Jewish ppl lol
Saw that. Let's see how Markie Mark Cubes responds, if at all.
I'm sure it will depend on any, and how much backlash.

You can hate and disagree with Kyrie all you and I do, but he sticks to his guns as much as he feels he can.

[exstatic]

Saw that. Let's see how Markie Mark Cubes responds, if at all.
I'm sure it will depend on any, and how much backlash.

You can hate and disagree with Kyrie all you and I do, but he sticks to his guns as much as he feels he can.

Sticking to your guns 100% of the time isn’t a strength, it’s a weakness.

[KingKev]

Saw that. Let's see how Markie Mark Cubes responds, if at all.
I'm sure it will depend on any, and how much backlash.

You can hate and disagree with Kyrie all you and I do, but he sticks to his guns as much as he feels he can.

One thing I will say about Kyrie is he has taken plenty of cash off the table these
last few years. Being anti vaxx cost him materially and he accepted that and never batted an eye. I don’t have strong opinions on his supposed anti semitism insensitive post.

Doubt Cuban or Dallas ppl give a care lol.

[tonight...you]

Sticking to your guns 100% of the time isn’t a strength, it’s a weakness.
Sometimes times yes, sometimes no.
I don't look at things in black, or white.
Everything is shades of gray and thoughtful compromise is key.

As far as Kyrie?
You're probably right. No argument on that front.

[tonight...you]

One thing I will say about Kyrie is he has taken plenty of cash off the table these
last few years. Being anti vaxx cost him materially and he accepted that and never batted an eye. I don’t have strong opinions on his supposed anti semitism insensitive post.

Doubt Cuban or Dallas ppl give a care lol.
Well I do know most Texans give no shiv about any anti-vaxxer, unless you're from the Austin area.
Maybe El Paso.

[Mr. Body]

ESPN is running on their chryon that Irving felt "Very disrespected" by the Nets.

Like, why even ask him what he thinks? He's a full on looney-tunes. He feels disrespected not because they disrespected him, but because they wanted very basic things like, dunno, wearing a fucking mask and getting the vaccine and, you know, not claim that Jewish people eat babies.

Just irresponsible journalism.

[Mr. Body]

One thing I will say about Kyrie is he has taken plenty of cash off the table these
last few years. Being anti vaxx cost him materially and he accepted that and never batted an eye. I don’t have strong opinions on his supposed anti semitism insensitive post.

Doubt Cuban or Dallas ppl give a care lol.

Kyrie got something like over a hundred million dollars from the Nets and played like twenty games.

[tonight...you]

ESPN is running on their chryon that Irving felt "Very disrespected" by the Nets.

Like, why even ask him what he thinks? He's a full on looney-tunes. He feels disrespected not because they disrespected him, but because they wanted very basic things like, dunno, wearing a fucking mask and getting the vaccine and, you know, not claim that Jewish people eat babies.

Just irresponsible journalism.
Why does anyone ask a Kardashian what they think?
These are the Times we live in now.
Sucks.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

kyrie testing his "the flat earth spins around me like a vinyl record" theory, and so far his hypothesis is largely confirmed

[tonight...you]

kyrie testing his "the flat earth spins around me like a vinyl record" theory, and so far his hypothesis is largely confirmed
I read "the flat earth spins around me like a vinyl record" in my head to Wu Tang Clan's C.R.E.A.M. song.

Flat earth spins around me
Like a vinyl record
Dollah dollah bill y'all..

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Kyrie deleted his apology to Jewish ppl lol

What an enormous cunt this guy is.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Sticking to your guns 100% of the time isn’t a strength, it’s a weakness.

Damn Ex, that is gonna come back to bite you in the ass over and over and over.

[toki9]

What an enormous cunt this guy is.

Some real gems from Kyrie’s press conference: “For me, personally, sitting in this seat today, I just know I want to be in a place where I’m celebrated, and not just tolerated, or just, you know, kind of dealt with in a way that doesn’t make me feel respected,” Irving said. “There were times throughout this process when I was in Brooklyn where I felt very disrespected…I worked extremely hard at what I do. No one ever talks about my work ethic though. Everyone talks about what I’m doing off the floor. So I just wanted to change that narrative, write my own story.” “I left [the Nets] in fourth place — I did what I was supposed to do. I took care of my teammates, was incredibly, incredibly selfless. And in my approach to leading, I just want to do all the right things for myself, not to appease anybody.”

[BacktoBasics]

Narcissistic cunt in the dictionary has a picture of Kyrie.

[Russ]

I took care of my teammates, was incredibly, incredibly selfless. And in my approach to leading, I just want to do all the right things for myself, not to appease anybody.”[/COLOR]

"I was incredibly, incredibly selfless."

I'm inspired!

[Dex]

"I was incredibly, incredibly selfless."

I'm inspired!

Says the guy who missed ~150 games for the Nets over 3.5 seasons, mostly for reasons that were completely within his control.

Oh, and demanded trades twice.

I'm gonna miss watching the Nets implode, but maybe he can take some of that "approach" to Dallas

[Gibbz]

Watching the Mavs crash and burn for desperately hitching the wagon to this guy is gonna be a delight.

[JeffDuncan]

All of the “psychologists” among fans trying to diagnose Kyrie…

Guys, he’s dumb. He is not a bright fellow. He’s extremely talented at basketball, but in the general way of things he has too much bone between his ears. He’s a man who, if you ask him to spell IQ he’ll get it wrong. It isn’t anything as complicated as narcissism, or sociopathy, or any of that stuff. He is just plain stupid.

[John B]

Cam Thomas with 3 consecutive 40+ points for the Nets. I don’t think Nets will be missing Kyrie anytime soon :lol

[XDT76]

"I was incredibly, incredibly selfless."

I'm inspired!

Why would he wanna leave? He has a perfect team mate in Ben Simmons at Nets, they could be best buddies.

[JPB]

Cuban checking the deal if there's a right of retraction somewhere.

[exstatic]

Damn Ex, that is gonna come back to bite you in the ass over and over and over.

Bookmarked.

[Mr. Body]

Cuban checking the deal if there's a right of retraction somewhere.

Man, Mark Cuban would murder his own grandmother if it suited him.

[heyheymymy]

:lol fake ass bubble title :lol

Disney Cup Classic trophy lol

[heyheymymy]

lol Kyrie Herr ving

Hope that nazi literally dies

No place for that shit in todays world

[stephen jackson]

Extremely busing doing nothing

[LkrFan]

:lol fake ass bubble title :lol

Deserves an asterisk, but a smaller one than the 1999 title.

How so? 1999 title featured a 50-game season. For context, the 2020 Lakers were 57-0 when leading after 3 quarters, en route to their championship. Like the 1999 Spurs, they were dominant, especially in the paint.

The 2020 Lakers won 7 more games than the 1999 Spurs played. That's crazy :lol

Only other difference is 1999 was a lockout season (choice). 2020 was shortened due to a worldwide pandemic (not by choice).

Here's my autopsy:

1999*
2020*

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[LkrFan]

Disney Cup Classic trophy lol

:lol at you farmers yucking it up

[Leetonidas]

an asterisk is an asterisk

[Mr. Body]

Deserves an asterisk, but a smaller one than the 1999 title.

How so? 1999 title featured a 50-game season. For context, the 2020 Lakers were 57-0 when leading after 3 quarters, en route to their championship. Like the 1999 Spurs, they were dominant, especially in the paint.

The 2020 Lakers won 7 more games than the 1999 Spurs played. That's crazy :lol

Only other difference is 1999 was a lockout season (choice). 2020 was shortened due to a worldwide pandemic (not by choice).

Here's my autopsy:

1999*
2020*

:downspin:

Candy ass bubble title when everyone was thinking about their families. Only the Lakers don't give a shit and took it seriously. Summer league trophy.

[heyheymymy]

Deserves an asterisk, but a smaller one than the 1999 title.

How so? 1999 title featured a 50-game season. For context, the 2020 Lakers were 57-0 when leading after 3 quarters, en route to their championship. Like the 1999 Spurs, they were dominant, especially in the paint.

The 2020 Lakers won 7 more games than the 1999 Spurs played. That's crazy :lol

Only other difference is 1999 was a lockout season (choice). 2020 was shortened due to a worldwide pandemic (not by choice).

Here's my autopsy:

1999*
2020*

:downspin:

all due respect that bubble season was a completely different level than even a shortened NBA season. Look at travel amount, court advantage, no crowd intensity. Completely different, lower level of challenges to a ring. Hats off to the Champs no doubt but there is some context due for sure there.

[Ariel]

Kyrie Irving is extremely selfless. If you don't believe him, just ask... him.

[JeffDuncan]

…

Here's my autopsy:

1999*
2020*

:downspin:


Your autopsy!? I’m sorry to hear that. Had you been feeling ill, or was it something sudden? I hope you didn’t end it all because of despair over being unable to get rid of Westbrook. If so, I can sympathize.

[CGD]

all due respect that bubble season was a completely different level than even a shortened NBA season. Look at travel amount, court advantage, no crowd intensity. Completely different, lower level of challenges to a ring. Hats off to the Champs no doubt but there is some context due for sure there.

Wasn’t Brons first chip in 2012 also a shortened season?

[Kevin]

Wasn’t Brons first chip in 2012 also a shortened season?

That was 2011 when the Mavs beat the Heat.

[Mr. Body]

Shortened season -- everybody plays the same number of games.

Cancelled season, then revived for glorified summer scrimmages during deadly pandemic -- nothing.

[JeffDuncan]

The bitter truth is, if they award a trophy, it counts, the same as all the others.

[Mr. Body]

The bitter truth is, if they award a trophy, it counts, the same as all the others.

No it was literally a plastic trophy like what kids get.

[LkrFan]

all due respect that bubble season was a completely different level than even a shortened NBA season. Look at travel amount, court advantage, no crowd intensity. Completely different, lower level of challenges to a ring. Hats off to the Champs no doubt but there is some context due for sure there.

Lakers had HCA and lost it because of the bubble. All teams played at a neutral site. Lakers got hosed in that regard.

Players that need a crowd to motivate them are weak minded IMO. Lakers dominated all season, culminating in a championship.

Neal with it son :lol

[LkrFan]

Your autopsy!? I’m sorry to hear that. Had you been feeling ill, or was it something sudden? I hope you didn’t end it all because of despair over being unable to get rid of Westbrook. If so, I can sympathize.

:cry :lol

[ambchang]

Lakers had HCA and lost it because of the bubble. All teams played at a neutral site. Lakers got hosed in that regard.

Players that need a crowd to motivate them are weak minded IMO. Lakers dominated all season, culminating in a championship.

Neal with it son :lol

Lakers with three refs and no witnesses is better than any home court. Facts.

[BatManu20]

Why are we arguing about Mickey Mouse championships in this thread tbh.

[XDT76]

Deserves an asterisk, but a smaller one than the 1999 title.

How so? 1999 title featured a 50-game season. For context, the 2020 Lakers were 57-0 when leading after 3 quarters, en route to their championship. Like the 1999 Spurs, they were dominant, especially in the paint.

The 2020 Lakers won 7 more games than the 1999 Spurs played. That's crazy :lol

Only other difference is 1999 was a lockout season (choice). 2020 was shortened due to a worldwide pandemic (not by choice).

Here's my autopsy:

1999*
2020*

:downspin:

Sorry that the Spurs played less games than the rest of the NBA in 1999.

[LkrFan]

Lakers with three refs and no witnesses is better than any home court. Facts.

:lol

[Tyronn Lue]

You guys can say what you want but the supply/demand of NBA talent lets people like Kyrie be the aloof, escaped mental patient he is. Lebron coming back to Cleveland really did a number on him.

[Mr. Body]

You guys can say what you want but the supply/demand of NBA talent lets people like Kyrie be the aloof, escaped mental patient he is. Lebron coming back to Cleveland really did a number on him.

Kyrie was already a whacko at Duke.

[Tyronn Lue]

Kyrie was already a whacko at Duke.
But winning the chip with the King really gave him too much spotlight, and he went off the reservation (pun intended).