IT: 179+25 games played, 3 playoffs, 1 ECF, 2 all-star games
Kyrie 127+9 games played, 1 playoff, 2 all-star games
IT came here as an underdog, Kyrie as our next leader.
IT gave his all to us, his body and soul. Kyrie looks to leave for a lesser team after a single PO disappointment.
I still think that Kyrie (25 years, champion, all-star) trade was a good, logical way to proceed with our rebuild, but it just didn't work out.
It's like you create an open corner 3 but miss it. Great shot, but you still miss it sometimes.
Also, giving IT 100 mil$ was never a smart thing to do so we did well in pivoting at the time.
However, the difference between the talented 2 playmakers is enormous.
We rooted so hard for IT, fans really loved him.
And we were ready to do the same for Kyrie (at least I did), to give our hearts away, but he just didn't know how to take them.
He overvalued himself as a leader and mishandled numerous issues and challenges.
Now after a single failed PO run and quotes like "We’ll be fine. Because I’m here,” Irving looks to run away someplace where he will probably face similar issues.
Both were here for about 2 years.
Ball was in their hands, both literally and figuratively said, but when it is all said and done IT will always be forever adored here, Kyrie will always look weak to us.