The Lakers keep coming up in conversations surrounding Kyrie Irving, most certainly as a leverage play, but it’s silly season and one of the most predictable athletes in recent memory, so the I Love Basketball crew is ready to entertain some baseless speculation.
Considering that Irving is likely the best possible player the Lakers will be linked to during the offseason, Raj was more than ready to break down how exactly the point guard would work in Los Angeles, and why the basketball fit would be sublime — whenever Irving feels up to playing.
Sabreena was plenty prepared to pour cold water on any overzealousness given the concerns about Irving’s personality and the cap mechanics of bringing Irving over in a trade.