Before this trade, that was the easiest lock of all time.
If the Mavs wanted to offer it this summer, Luka was going to sign it.
But now with that deal off the table, what’s the rush?
I know, it sounds like cope from a guy who hates the Lakers with a passion.
But at the same time…….
Alright, you know the drill!
It’s actually not as crazy a scenario as one might think.
To me, that’s what makes this whole thing so exciting.
What if the team struggles?
What if he doesn’t love how things look in a post-LeBron world?
It may be unlikely, but it is something that should be talked about.
He only needs 3 more years for that, so why lock yourself into a 5 year extension?
For a guy who just had control over his career ripped away, maybe he’ll want that back.
It may very well end up that way, but the financials matter.
What happens from here on out in terms of team success and roster building matters.
But then again, what about this trade/scenario has been logical?
I can’t really remember a trade of this magnitude where both sides were taking such massive risks.
Remember, Kyrie has a player option for next season, are we sure he now stays long term?
As Windy said, time will tell.
Nobody can know anything for certain at this juncture, which makes it all so fun.
How it shakes out is basically anyone’s guess at this point.
