05-03-2024, 08:28 PM
(05-03-2024, 05:37 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: We'll never know. But I think Brunson would have worked. I also don't know if he stays if Cuban extended him. Kyrie and Brunson both are tough shot makers and takers. But Brunson didn't want to be the second fiddle here. He wanted to run his own team, and he's blown up big since he left. Kyrie doesn't want or need to be the headliner. He's fine being the second option wherever he's played, Cleveland, Boston, Brooklyn, etc. Pacers won't be a walk in the park. They won the season series 3-1, but it doesn't matter now, it's the playoffs. It won't be a EASY series as you suggest. They are hard to play because of their style of play, pace, and shot making ability. Pacers must keep the Knicks off the boards, especially offensively. Knicks are one of the best teams in rebounding. This could be a 6-7 game series.
Did he? NY were negotiating a trade with Utah for Mitchel in the same summer and everyone was assuming they will get it done. He was expected to be 2nd fiddle to to Mitchel just like he was with Mavs. At minimum it was a known possibility.
Cleveland then entered the conversation and JB maximized the opportunity.