Seeing Hayward play as well as he has the last few games gives me HOPE.
Once he continues this upward trend AND we incorporate Kyrie back into our lineup we are THEN poised for a DEEP run well into June.
GH at even 80 percent of what he was in 2016-17 gets us Banner 18. I firmly believe that.
In any event we get Banner 18 - with Kyrie playing at a near-MVP level then then it would be hard to argue against him leaving and choosing to forge his OWN path, once again.
There wouldn't be much we could say, huh?
Imagine THAT...The young man basically forces his way out from under the shadow of the best player in the NBA, shocking MANY....ends up in BOSTON...dazzles his way through the rumors, hot takes and turmoil to Banner 18...takes the team WITH him, allowing others to shine...and THEN leaves ONCE AGAIN - to go to NY.
I wouldn't hate him at all. I'd miss him but can Kyrie Andrew Irving EVER be predictable?
I'd strongly suggest WE ALL strap ourselves in, buckle up and get ready for a HECK OF a ride....