Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart tweets goodbye to Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder

Ainge would not get into detail about the phone calls he made to Thomas and Irving, but said Irving was “very excited about coming to the Celtics”.

LeBron James stuck up for Isaiah Thomas for a first time, before perhaps meeting up with his new point guard for the first time as a teammate. Irving played 3 seasons before James arrived and his overall record with Cleveland in those three seasons is 64-117.

Butler pointed out that Thomas played through the publicized death of his sister during the playoffs last season, yet still received flak upon being traded. “The major sticking point was Tatum and Boston was able to get the man they wanted for weeks without giving up Tatum, Jaylen Brown or Marcus Smart”.

What makes Kyrie so different from these three guys? The outfielder never missed an All-Star Game in his eight seasons there, helped lead the Red Sox to their first World Series win in 86 years in 2004 and was beloved by Boston fans.

Before trading Irving to Boston, the Cavaliers offered Irving to the Golden State Warriors for guard Klay Thompson, according to multiple reports. It’s perhaps the biggest National Basketball Association story this offseason, but in the world of National Basketball Association 2K18, Irving’s departure is more than a bit awkward considering that he is the game’s cover star. What do you make of the real life transfer? His devastating handle, ability to create for himself off the dribble and finish at the rim with either hand is too deadly for any defense to even consider slowing down. 2K will therefore be forced to change the cover of the game to match the transfer.

To me, it’s about ego and pride.

LeBron picked Cleveland, promised a title, and delivered one. He could also potentially replace James in the lineup should he decide to opt out of his contract next year and leave the Cavaliers for the second time.

“When you’re around LeBron James, there’s so much that comes with that”. WKSU Sports Commentator Terry Pluto talked about the trade. “But I think Isaiah should be fine and healthy as the season goes along”. He had two years left on his current deal. The results showed what kind of players both teams will receive.

So for Irving, this has to be about ego and wanting to be the man. What if you give up Josh Jackson and Kyrie will stay for four years?

He was more than just a sidekick to James. Maybe the Cavs didn’t see Bender helping them this year.