After the initial shock (gulp! IT is gone), an hour or so later, I was optimistic about the trade.
I always thought we got a dollar for 4 quarters.
Since then this happened:
1) ITs hip is even more of a question mark. January? February? Is that the time when they allow him to practice? What about the unexpected complications? Tricky business. Imagine us limping without our primary ballhandler till February. I would, unfortunately, have to avoid CB from time to time to escape all the negative posts/threads.
2) Wade signing was apparently necessary due to 1) But it made Cavs weaker defensively and offensively while sapping their chemistry. JR surely isn't happy about his demotion, even more since he is a better fit/player at this stage of their careers. This elephant in the room will get even bigger when IT returns (if they don't trade him once again).
3) Kyrie is fully committed and loves it here (since he came). Many fans were initially skeptical about his heart being in Boston. I was never in that group (explanation is long (thrilling even!) and for another thread)
4) Recent lottery reform favors us, it boosted the value of the potential Kings and Memphis picks.
I like the trade more by each of the 4 mentioned factors. When I see them run out on Tuesday I'll go crazy in 2 in the morning