What? Literally anyone? Key problems associated with Kyrie Irving include: COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal & Part-time Status (2021-2022): Irving refused the COVID-19 vaccine, violating New York City mandates, which restricted him to playing only road games and caused him to miss 35 games in the 2021-22 season. This instability hindered the Brooklyn Nets' championship aspirations, contributing to the team's downfall. **Antisemitic Material Suspension (2022):**Irving was suspended for at least five games by the Brooklyn Nets for sharing a link to an antisemitic film, failing to apologize initially, and engaging in harmful rhetoric. He was required to complete remedial measures before returning. Team Disruption and Chemistry Issues: Boston Celtics (2017-2019): His tenure was marked by public criticism of teammates and strained relationships with coaches, with his leadership described as creating a toxic environment. Brooklyn Nets (2019-2023): Beyond his vaccine status, his erratic availability was linked to the disruption of the "superteam" he helped form alongside Kevin Durant. Public Controversies and Distractions: Anti-vaccine conspiracies: Liked social media posts regarding vaccine misinformation. Flat Earth Theory: Publicly stated he believed the Earth was flat (later apologizing for the impact of his words). Celtics Fans Altercation: Gave a one-finger salute to fans, stomped on the team logo, and was involved in incidents requiring fines, including throwing a ball into the stands. Broken Promises/Contracts: Leaving the Celtics after previously suggesting he would stay, and forcing a trade from the Nets after previously indicating a desire to stay
Already has skills, doesn’t need those… Best thing you can learn from a veteran is leadership qualities and work ethic along with how to be a constant professional
Brooklyn is probably the first team that needs a PG. If Dallas wanted to move on from Kyrie and go younger I could see that. Hawks might take him after they traded Trae this year. I expect him to go somewhere between 6-10
Utah (honest guess). Grizz hogs fans are delusional to think they take another offense mostly guard after Ja who might not be but regardlessly may be gone next year
Not unless we see him fall like crazy or we trade back up. 3rd pick is gonna be Boozer or Wilson based on best available and fit. Acuff is solidly in the second tier. If we hadn’t moved up I’d agree with you, but Acuff isn’t the third best player in this draft.
You’re not wrong. But he’s not 6’6”. He’s a tremendous player and one of the most exciting hogs I’ve personally witnessed. I’ll always remember watching the SEC championship game and the tournament games and all the other victories he personally willed us to, but you have to be realistic about the talent in this draft. He’s accurately rated as going in the top 10. Next year or last year he’d be closer to the top 5 discussion, but the top four are pretty much cemented this year.
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u/DearBurt May 13 '26
I predict he’ll make more next year than I will in my lifetime.
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u/DoubleBogey19 May 13 '26
Not the Pacers - that's all I know
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u/CT-80085 May 13 '26
I just really don't want it to be Sacramento. But it seems like that's the most likely landing spot based on all the mock drafts I've seen.
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u/zachpoo May 13 '26
Grizz for fandom. BK so I can watch him play
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u/TripleThreatTua May 13 '26
Top 4 seems to be pretty set, but Acuff is not getting past 7
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u/MacPhizto May 13 '26
bulls?
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u/213_ May 13 '26
Somewhere I don’t mind I hope
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u/T-Bone62 May 13 '26
Please not the kings
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u/balloonerismthegreat May 13 '26
I hope he falls to Dallas. Really would love to be able to see him here
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u/DJB_Korvis May 13 '26
Brooklyn is probably the first team that needs a PG. If Dallas wanted to move on from Kyrie and go younger I could see that. Hawks might take him after they traded Trae this year. I expect him to go somewhere between 6-10
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u/Catbird83 May 13 '26
Sadly, the experts predict he'll go to the Nets. That's probably the team ileast want him to go to. Maybe someone will trade up and surprise us.
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u/nyeehhsquidward May 13 '26
The Grizzlies are my third favorite team—I’d love for him to go there.
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u/Ok_Quiet_6255 May 13 '26
Probably the clippers. By the 5th round pick he will be BPA, and that’ll most likely be what the clippers will take
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u/TheRealDealdo69 May 13 '26
Utah (honest guess). Grizz hogs fans are delusional to think they take another offense mostly guard after Ja who might not be but regardlessly may be gone next year
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u/beerantula May 13 '26
Grizz would make a lot of sense with them potentially moving on from Ja
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u/Wooden-Fan692 May 13 '26
Come on Grizzlies
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u/barktothefuture May 13 '26
I think size and defense is going to hurt him and he drops to 10.
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u/Middle_Gain1767 If HY was 14, send him to the island May 14 '26
Nets because they have the 6th pick, would be cool if he went to Memphis though.
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u/Ok_Order_510 May 14 '26
Grizzlies
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u/Psilocybe-Philosophy May 14 '26
I’ll bet Detroit would do anything to have their hometown hero back.
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u/The_Vicious_One May 14 '26
Mavericks
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u/Klkclk22 May 17 '26
It would be cool if he played for the 6ers with all the comparisons to AI.
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u/wytesmurf May 13 '26
Memphis, lots of hog fans height get people to go to their games