tamaraw08 wrote:Pythagoras wrote:slifersd wrote:Stay honest with ourselves, and focus our energy on guys like Vucevic and Kemba. We are quite simply not going to be a strong contender for the top level stars and we need to make sure we don't strike out this summer. Focus on the second or third tier guys and make sure they fit right next to LBJ.
I honestly don’t think there’s that much of a difference between Kemba and Kyrie. He’s also got a pretty low amount of tread on the tires and I think he’s a pretty safe player to maintain his production over the next 4 years.
Kyrie with a career 39% from the 3pt area is a much better shooter than Kemba who has a career 35%. Walker is more streaky but has been relatively healthier unlike Irving who has his share of injuries which is a risk but he also has proven to work really well next to Lebron esp under Lue.
But I understand that there are also risks involved with Kyrie signing elsewhere. Vegas odds had him most likely going to Brooklyn but to me, Kobe can actually reach out to him after he plays his final game with Boston bec Bryant is technically not with the Lakers and wouldn't be accused for tampering. Jeanie took in the rookie Pelinka (with mixed results) bec of Kobe, not it's time for Bryant to help this team again.
Kyrie is a better player yes. My issue is the massive amount of baggage he comes with. As you mentioned, he’s far more injury prone. Additionally, he’s emo af. He was whiny and unhappy in Cleveland. He’s been whiny and unhappy in Boston. I know people think there are specific reasons for each case, but I just think his problem is he’s an immature diva. Then, there’s the fact that he’s probably going to be harder to woo than Kemba.
I just don’t care to watch a soap opera unfold again. LeBron already brings enough ego and drama, I don’t care to see Kyrie come here and add to that.
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