OT: Kyrie & LeBron

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  1. KingSpeed

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    Thoughts on the chemistry here? Will it work? If not, who could they get for Kyrie in a trade for a better fit?
     
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    Lillard, cp3, curry, who ever they want...time is the only factor
     
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    Kyrie and Wiggins for Lillard.

    Just kidding.

    But the broadcasters where talking today that Lebron really wants Love on the team and the Cavs are willing to trade Wiggins for him. I think that's nuts.
     
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    LeBron is trolling Cleveland hard. When he leaves in a year they'll have mortgaged their future to appease an angry present.
     
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    I think Kyrie and Lebron are going to work together fantastically. I also think that the Cavs are nuts to consider dealing Wiggins for Love. Love's defense is going to piss Lebron off, but I think he'd love the opportunity to pour his experience into an open vessel like Wiggins.
     
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    Could you imagine if he actually persuaded them to trade wiggins and stuff for love, only for both of them to leave next year. As some know d of revenge for the letter, lol....not happening though.
     
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    It will work. However, I believe the first 25 games or so will be rough.
     
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    I think you instantly see what will be easily the most entertaining duo in the nba, perhaps ever.
     
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    You guys wouldnt trade wiggins for kevin love (pending a contract extension)? really?
     
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    Really.
     
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    He'll go to play with some other stars. Thats what LeBron does best.
     
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    I think Love is the perfect compliment to what they're doing. I think he's a great third star. He simply isn't good enough to carry a team into the playoffs.
     
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    I think it's arguable that Wiggins/Thompson may be better two-way combo than Miller/Love (or whoever they'd have starting at the 2). Wiggins/Lebron will arguably be the best pair of wing defenders in the league this year.
     
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    The thing is, he's not gonna leave in a year. Where is he gonna go? LA? Dallas? Houston? No. LeBron is gonna stay in Cleveland.
     
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    He's coming to Portland. Silly question laker homer
     
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    LeBron is staying in Cleveland for the rest of his career. It's home. He had his four years of college in Miami and proved be can win titles. Now, he's settling back at home and is in it for the long haul. He even said he didn't expect to win a title right away. The short contract is to help him get better deals later and give the team cap flexibility to add players along the way. LeBron's not leaving Cleveland again. Ever.
     
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