Ruler1

We all agree that Boston's assets trumps all competitors that are bidding in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes. Problem is, with Kyrie's free agency uncertainty, many beg the question will Boston be willing to pony up their treasure chest of assets with the risk of losing AD in the following summer due to the departure of Irving

Golden State's failure is key because it increases the likelihood of Durant staying put in the Bay Area

See Durant loves the GS organization; he loves their play style and meshes well - for the most part - with the personalities that make up their roster. GS is the perfect franchise for his team oriented personality and under ideal circumstances, he would never entertain leaving.

Problem is, since joining GS, KD has been heavily disrespected and his peak achievements (championships, finals mvps) minimized due to joining an all time great team at the time

Any all-time great player who have accomplished what KD has in recent years would expect to be respected and admired at the minimum - instead, he's experienced the opposite

Now with GS current struggles without KD in the finals, it changes the narrative and highlights KD's value and necessity and illustrates his importance to the Warriors. Something he's always desired since coming to the Bay Area; a since of belonging, and now he's about to have it

This new narrative imo, is what will motivate him and give cover, if you will, to return to the GS Warriors.

This potential decision has a direct link to our desired result: a confidant, emboldened , Wheeling and dealin Danny Ainge.

Let me explain...

See, other then AD, Durant is the only one imo, who has the star power to lure Kyrie to another team. So if I'm Ainge, who's in this pressure cooker of a situation who's looking to make a big franchise altering decision to better position his team for winning championships in the future, but see a few potential pitfalls as he surveys the NBA landscape that can potentially set the franchise back many years and put them back in another rebuild process; if I'm him, I'm looking for any sign or indication that suggest a trade for AD will not result in a disaster - i.e. Kyrie leaving, which would increase the likelihood of AD bolting the following season and leaving me empty handed with a lost of assets.

One of those signs are GS's failure without Durant.

See if Boston makes the trade with NO, it would be prior to the NBA draft, at least in principle; being that draft picks will be involved and NO will want to choose their own players, although Boston will be the one selecting. This scenario with kyrie's uncertainty exposes Boston to significant risk. But as I've said, with GS's failure without Durant, it significantly reduces risk to trade for Ad because it increases the likelihood of KD staying put in the Bay, which takes away incentive for Kyrie to sign elsewhere, be it Brooklyn or NY Knicks without having a tier 1 star to team up with. Essentially leaving him we no other sensible option but to resign with the new retooled Anthony Davis included roster; along with a 220 plus million contract.

This NBA finals has the potential to further embolden Danny Ainge in his pursuit of his dream target, Anthony Davis. Not to mention the effect of the gamble on the part of Toronto in the trade of Kawhi Leonard and how that move looks to be paying off in a potential championship.

All these things imo are circling in the mind of Ainge, and are greatly contributing to him going all in this summer in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes

And obviously that's good for us

No they will not have to do it. Boston know NO will not turn down a package of Tatum, Brown, picks etc. NO most certainly want Smart, but Boston will not give him up. He's too important to the team's culture; and they won't have to, due to other assets

Agreed

I would not be surprised. Especially if Jrue is traded

What are those signs you speaks of? Rumors???

Also, you and others are looking at this upside down.

If Ainge brings in AD (and he will) Kyrie will not leave that situation

Kyrie is not leaving the ability to play with AD, 220 plus mil contract, and a storied franchise behind. Not gonna happen

Ainge is about surprise a lotta people.

Everyone thinks this decision relies on Kyrie. Nope

Ainge is confident Kyrie will not walk away from a roster that includes Anthony Davis

People are making this more complicated then it should be

Acquisition of AD = Kyrie staying

Ainge has been preparing for this moment for years. He is all in - all chips on the table

Also, with Giannis, Embid and possibly Kawhi in the East for years to come, AD is the only realistic option, coupled with Kyrie, for the Celtics to compete for championships in the new East

Ainge will not allow AD to land in his backyard (NY, BRKLYN) or their historical rival (Lakers) and lure Kyrie with him without a fight. And when it comes to assets, that's a fight he can win. - and he shall by any means.

Ainge has been lusting after AD's talent and skill set since he came into the league and now is his moment to attain his most prize possession, his one true love, Anthony Davis. You better believe he's ready to pounce and is ready to pull the trigger. He's even gone so far as to develop a dossier concerning AD -- talk about obsessive

Do not doubt the Celtics' desperation. They want to compete for championships now; and they view AD is their solution.

Sit back and watch this outcome materialize. The blind LA/NY biased media won't see it coming

Nah, a lot people are expecting Smart to be in the deal. They are mistaken

Many also believe we won't get both Tatum and Brown. They are also mistaken

Also, I'm speaking in absolutes. This outcome is 100 percent certain

Just like a said Jrue will be traded at some point this year - also 100 percent certain

Therein lies the difference... I've already seen the outcome, therefore I can speak in absolutes, unlike others

I know I'll be mocked in the meantime, but because I know in the end I will be right and proven correct, I'm willing to make such predictions

Also, I just get a kick out telling the future before it happens and seeing it manifest just as I saw it

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Would #6 and Mikal Bridges interest many here?

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This is what I hope will happen.

Take Coby White with the 6th pick, bring in Mikal Bridges, who projects to be an elite 3 and D player, as well as their Bucks' pick next draft.

Would be perfectly happy with this result

Man I wish we could acquire SGA without trading AD. I'm not sure they would even accept Jrue for 'em. His upside is so high

A core of SGA, Tatum and Zion would be amazing.

Let's see if ur gonna be laughing when the trade for ur precious Jrue materializes

Phoenix: #6 pick/player and another future first

Clippers: SGA plus future first(s)

It would have to be in the ballpark of this imo