Everybody in the sports world is talking about a potential situation that could shake-up everything: Cleveland Cavaliers Point Guard Kyrie Irving is requesting to be traded to find a bigger role. ESPN is reporting that this came from league sources.
“The request came last week and was made to Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert,” ESPN reported. “Irving has said that he wants to play in a situation where he can be more of a focal point and that he no longer wants to play alongside LeBron James, sources said.”
Irving has been an integral part of the Cavaliers success, but it seems he may be tired of being seen as the sidekick of LeBron James. If the Cavs grant Irving’s request and trade him, then this will mark the end of the Cavaliers dominance in the East.
Irving has been a Cavalier for six seasons. This past season Irving played 35.1 minutes per game, scored 25.2 points per game, he averaged 5.8 assists per game, and grabbed 3.2 rebounds per game. Unfortunately, Irving has not been able to play a full season during his career due to being injury prone.
But he is a key player for the Cavs. If the Cavs lose Irving, then it will only add to an already tumultuous off-season in which the Cavs fired their General Manager, David Griffin. Griffin lost a power struggle between him, and Cavs owner, Daniel Gilbert. Losing Irving will probably end the Cavs dominance in the Eastern Conference.
Sources also told ESPN that Irving wanted to traded to a few specific teams, including the San Antonio Spurs (most preferred by him), the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, or the New York Knicks.
The addition of Irving would be valuable for the Spurs who are looking for a better option at point guard. Irving would also be the dynamic star San Antonio is looking for, to pair with All-Star Forward, Kawhi Leonard. The duo of Irving and Leonard would be a duo that may rival Curry and Durant. Irving would also make the Spurs a huge threat to the chances of the Golden State Warriors coming out of the Western Conference.
Kyrie may want to be the number one option for his next team, but he must find another all-star to partner with him. When Irving was the leader of the Cavs, the team won a lot of games, includes 21 games in 2011 (his rookie year), 24 games in 2012, and 33 games in 2013.
Irving is one of the best point guards in the NBA, but he may want to slow down on being a number one option. He has not even played a full season in his career. As it stands right now, Irving would be a fantastic addition to any team that trades for him. But in my opinion, he is a second option, not a main option.
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