On August 22, word of a blockbuster trade in the NBA shook the sports world. The Cleveland Cavaliers were sending All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for high-profile guard Isaiah Thomas, veteran swingman Jae Crowder, second-year center Ante Zizic and draft picks.
The deal garnered buzz well beyond the pro basketball sphere, which was evident to anybody who follows their favorite NFL players on Twitter.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson was excited todeclarethat Irving was finally “free” after several years of playing second fiddle to megastar LeBron James.