Sure along the road Irving might be top 5 PG, but Lowry will not be that much far off.
Why give up that potential when you're building to the future?
I don't see a viable case to do so unless you're convinced that Irving "won't" get better.
No I admit I gave up potential. Potential.
Lowry is and will be a near all star level PG in the next 3 years, that where Kyrie turns superstar, I get that. The team got better defensively, Lowry and MKG will shut wings down.
I got a pick this round to add more solid depth to the team.
I understand the team is no longer a TOTF candidate, but as of right now, Kyrie and Lowry are not that far apart. Kyrie is a better scorer, Lowry better defender. The team is still a nice fit, complete with shooters, inside prescense and defense is even better.