By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics.
In return, they will receive Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyns 2018 potential lottery-pick.
Irving, had requested for a trade earlier this summer, as he wanted to be playing in a situation that would make him the “focal point” of the offense. While many clubs had expressed interest in trading to acquire him, few could match Cleveland’s asking price in terms of assets.
The icing on the cake is that Cleveland will play the Celtics in the first game of the upcoming season.
“Kyrie is one of the best scorers in the NBA. He has proven that on the biggest stage, the NBA Finals, the last three years,” said Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge. “He’s been an NBA Champion, an Olympic Gold Medalist, and a four-time All-Star. For all he’s accomplished, we think his best years are ahead of him.”
“Isaiah and Jae have been a huge part of our success,” said Celtics Co-Owner and Governing Partner Wyc Grousbeck. “Isaiah’s playoff performance under very difficult circumstances will live on in history, and we wish them all the best.”