Very new here I may have posted once years ago. But Kyrie is better defensively than Thomas, is several years younger, and can carry an offense just as well. If Tatum and brown take a few years to develop into great players/stars, and even if they don't, he fits our timetable much better long term. Until the younger wings are ready, he can carry the load. And they'll have time playing together and Kyrie will just be reaching his prime after a few years of continuity. There were questions of whether or not Isaiah deserved the max, kyrie definetely does. And while horford has been a great addition, Irving will be just reaching his prime when his contracts up and we could afford to add a much better third wheel. So while this year we may not make leaps and bounds forward, this is a minimal risk move that solidifies our future. I hate the cost but I'm all for the move. And he may have not even peaked yet.
