On Sunday afternoon, the Dallas Mavericks completed a whirlwind of a trade that seemed inconceivable as recently as 5 days ago: trading for All Star guard Kyrie Irving. We learned within minutes that the trade would send long-time Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a 2029 first round pick (unprotected), and second round picks.
Suffice it to say, the move sent shockwaves through the NBA. The mercurial Irving had recently demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, after they’d presented him with a contract extension laden with incentives he must’ve deemed disrespectful.