dantley4prez wrote:I know this for sure: it's either going to be Denver or us. MAYBE Milwaukee, but I don't see the fit.
I don't see why I'd rather have TJ Warren's extended contract and Eric Bledsoe's extended contract in two years than Kyrie Irving. I'd rather have Kyrie Irving than those two. Eventually, as I said before, I think Cleveland will take it.
Have you offered it to them? Or are you just under the assumption that's exactly what the Suns have offered based on posts here?
I can't see them thinking "We'll be fine post Kyrie/LeBron" with Bledsoe and Warren as our key pieces to build around...oh, and a pick in the late teens. Cleveland fans (and especially their front office) would probably laugh at that offer far more than people here would laugh at a Jackson one.
I can see so many fans clamoring for Irving, that our fan base sees the fan excitement and relents with Jackson in the deal because of all the discussion, even though most here state they wouldn't trade for him.
Also, in two years I don't think we'd be better because I think Irving bolts (80% chance at least in my mind) and joins a team like the Spurs, Heat or Knicks like he wants to now.
Sticking a guy who's hit the winning shot in the finals on a team with a bunch of kids who can't drink is going to be a recipe for a 10th or 11th place in the west, not a great pick, no playoffs, and a guy who leaves for greener pastures.