03-03-2025, 09:06 AM
It's less about the Suns doing a favor for the Mavs, and more like KD is one of the few players in the NBA with the leverage to choose where he wants to play. If KD says " I want DAL" then no other team is going to make an offer for him. And sure the Suns can say "we don't care, we will send you wherever we want" but then you run the risk of losing out on any other future deal KD's agent will create with his other star players. Relationships matter in the NBA. Its the reason why the Lakers got Luka.
And you can debate whether or not KD+AD is worth Luka, but the talent is there. Kyrie+KD+AD is a fearsome trio. When Kyrie+KD+Harden played in Brooklyn, they were one of the best teams in the league. But Kyrie refused to bend on the vaccine issue, KD was recovering from his achilles tear, and Harden had his hamstring issue.
Will those injury concerns follow them? Most likely. But I'd rather they go for it than take a half measure. Worst comes to worse the tank process will be accelerated after all is said and done.
And you can debate whether or not KD+AD is worth Luka, but the talent is there. Kyrie+KD+AD is a fearsome trio. When Kyrie+KD+Harden played in Brooklyn, they were one of the best teams in the league. But Kyrie refused to bend on the vaccine issue, KD was recovering from his achilles tear, and Harden had his hamstring issue.
Will those injury concerns follow them? Most likely. But I'd rather they go for it than take a half measure. Worst comes to worse the tank process will be accelerated after all is said and done.
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