When the bombshell announcement dropped last month that Kyrie Irving had requested a trade from the Cavs, it was followed up soon after by a list of prospective teams he’d reportedly like to play for. That list included the Spurs, the Heat, the Timberwolves, and the Knicks.
But seeing as how he doesn’t have a no-trade clause, virtually every team in the league has come calling in hopes that they can finagle a deal to land the Cavs’ superstar guard. If Irving truly wants to jump from one contender to another, his best bet is absolutely the Spurs, although there are plenty who think his isolation-heavy style of play is a poor fit in San Antonio’s share-the-wealth system.
Just don’t count David Robinson among those skeptics, as he told SiriusXM NBA radio recently:
▶️ @Spurs Hall of Famer David Robinson would love to have Kyrie Irving in San Antonio pic.twitter.com/jYQsj7o5xt
— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) August 14, 2017
“We’d be crazy not to want a talented guy like that,” Robinson said. “He’s been a force for them. I certainly think you add a talent like that to a system that can enhance his impact in the game and make him more efficient. It’s just an enjoyable atmosphere, where your teammates encourage one another, love another. I can only see positive things.”
Right now, however, the Cavs appear to be an impasse with Irving, and despite the relentless rumors, nothing seems imminent. There’s nearly a month-and-a-half left before training camp opens, and a lot could happen between now and then.
