Well, reportedly he’s been traded from the Cavs to the Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the 2018 Nets pick, per The Vertical and ESPN. The deal sent shockwaves through the NBA community, including players. Irving and Thomas obviously highlight the deal as they’re both All-Star point guards.
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Below are comments from players, media and fans from the huge deal.
NBA players react to Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas trade
Eric Bledsoe
Mario Chalmers
Patrick Patterson
Wayne Seldon Jr.
Jared Dudley
Evan Turner
Dwyane Wade
NBA media reacts to Cavs and Celtics trade
NBA fans make memes for big trade