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I guess they think Brooklyn will be decent this season lol.

That deal though, even if Boston does not win the East this season, will do them good after Lebron leaves next year. Thomas is a great scorer but his size can be used against him. Kyrie is also a great scorer, his defense is trash though.
 

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would you rather have jimmy butler or kyrie for the 2018 pick?

w gordon i guess i'd say kyrie ? idk

no way in hell i'd give IT the max contract he'd demand tho
 

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Is Danny Ainge drunk?

he gave up his precious 2018 Nets pick?? :lol: :lol: :lol:

they also lost their 2 best defenders in Bradely and Crowder.
 

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IT is a rental, 29 yo free agent off surgery looking for a max next year!

its the 2018 pick for kryie...very possible nets do well in a weak east...

gadamn i fucking knew the earth was flat
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Boston giving up the farm for Irving

Terrible move for the Celtics
 

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IT is a rental, 29 yo free agent off surgery looking for a max next year!

its the 2018 pick for kryie...very possible nets do well in a weak east...

gadamn i fucking knew the earth was flat
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you're reaching

Boston fucked up
 

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you're reaching

Boston fucked up


oh the farm? you mean the other 2 nets picks jaylen brown and jayson tatum????

mwuahahahahahahaha

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EARTH IS FLAT BITCH
 

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lmao general living in MA when tom brady will win another superbowl and celtics challenging for the finals...you have some kind of bad karma
 

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lmao general living in MA when tom brady will win another superbowl and celtics challenging for the finals...you have some kind of bad karma

I don't live in Mass - close, but I'd never live there

Celtics won't challenge :lol:


Celtics just got prom fucked
 

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Lol NBA trade experts :lol:

Celticsssssssssssss

EARTH IS FLAT
 

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hooooo boiiiiiiyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
 

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Dealing IT was the right move. Who knows if he'll have the same level after his hip injury. Of course you do the trade. Getting a big piece for a bunch of decent pieces is the right move, especially when one of your core guys like Horford is already aging. Celtics are in win now mode and I'm totally fine with it.

Kyrie - Hayward - Brown/Tatum - Morris - Horford.

I fucking love it. Offensively that team is very strong, defense seems average but it's going to be a two team race in the east again and I think with this the Celtics have a better chance than last year.

You guys seem to overlook that the C's can ride the Hayward/Kyrie core for a long time and just imagine if Tatum or Brown realize their potential. Great core, such a team has an easy way attracting veterans on a cheap.

Bonus - my nephew has been a big Kyrie fan like most little kids. Great tool to make him a Celtic fan.
 
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uh...u forgetting mr. marcus smart bro

kryie---smart

back court of my boner's dream
 

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uh...u forgetting mr. marcus smart bro

kryie---smart

back court of my boner's dream

I was thinking of him becoming the ultimate 6th man for us. Backing up both the 1 and 2 spot, giving us versatility.

My dream starting 5 is with Gordon at the 2, giving us more size.

And also a great option if we need a defender to shut another guard down. I can totally see Smart growing a lot this year.
 

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Literally only Boston fans think this is a good deal for them
 

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how many people think the earth is flat?
 

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Actually most Boston fans I'm reading think it's a bad deal and they're whining about losing the soon to be 30 y.o. dwarf lol ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I love Danny ainge
 

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In what world is IT better than Kyrie? That's the only thing that matters about this deal. Next years pick? Probably wouldn't have an impact in the next 3 years. Jae Crowder is a decent role player but you give that up everytime you can have a Allstar player that hasn't even hit his prime yet.

That allstar also happens to be a PG in a point guard driven league.

Isaiah is coming off a hip injury that already impacted him heavily last playoffs. Also I don't wanna see IT once he loses half a step. At his size, he's playing against the odds at ever turn. How long can he keep doing that? I'd rather have a normal sized guy that believes the earth is flat :o

Ask yourself this - would the Cavs make this deal if Kyrie didn't request a trade? Fuck no, no way. Kyrie is younger and better than IT.

Trading a super star for a pick, a star, a role player and a random young player - easy deal.
 

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In what world is IT better than Kyrie? That's the only thing that matters about this deal. Next years pick? Probably wouldn't have an impact in the next 3 years. Jae Crowder is a decent role player but you give that up everytime you can have a Allstar player that hasn't even hit his prime yet.

That allstar also happens to be a PG in a point guard driven league.

Isaiah is coming off a hip injury that already impacted him heavily last playoffs. Also I don't wanna see IT once he loses half a step. At his size, he's playing against the odds at ever turn. How long can he keep doing that? I'd rather have a normal sized guy that believes the earth is flat :o

Ask yourself this - would the Cavs make this deal if Kyrie didn't request a trade? Fuck no, no way. Kyrie is younger and better than IT.

Trading a super star for a pick, a star, a role player and a random young player - easy deal.

Cavs can easily package TT, Shump and the pick during the trade deadline and get a star (ex Cousins or Marc) that would make them much better.

Even if they don't Celtics still aint beating Lebron in ECF.
 

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That remains to be seen if they can package IT. What if his hip issue becomes a big issue? His value drops through the floor, especially considering he's aiming for a max contract.

I actually think the Celtics can beat this Cavs team as is right now. Especially if refs start calling over the back fouls on Thompson :lol:

The Celtics condensed their overall power into fewer players instead of having a super deep roster. They still kept their most important piece - Brad Stevens. Things are looking really good here.
 

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Cavs can easily package TT, Shump and the pick during the trade deadline and get a star (ex Cousins or Marc) that would make them much better.

Even if they don't Celtics still aint beating Lebron in ECF.

As much as I would love Gasol on the Cavs, the Cavs should keep the pick.
 

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Literally only Boston fans think this is a good deal for them

? Boston fans are pissed


To be fair, I also believe this was a short sighted deal
 
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