TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[DanSchwartzgan]

I think Kyrie to the Lakers is getting overblown.

He wanted to go there last summer because they were the only team willing to throw him the max at that point. Now? I think the Mavs would happily sign him if he performs. 

Further all the smoke was coming from Lebron trying his hardest to make the deal. This summer I think it's more likely Lebron forces his way out than the Lakers bring anyone in. 

Also, did anyone else miss that little tidbit of Kyrie shit talking the NYK media? He distinctly expressed his hatred for that big market and how the media made a story of everything he said. Lakers would be more of the same circus. I don't think Kyrie is nearly as motivated to go there as its being made to believe right now. 

Of course, he wants the money, and if the Mavs don't pay then I can see him very happily forcing himself to the one team that will always pay. But Cuban just found his big fish, I don't think he's going to willingly let him go.

Agree with you.  My point is if one is pre-disposed to thinking Kyrie is going to find his way to LAL, Rui and D’Lo to the Lakers doesn’t necessarily close that door.