I really like this trade for the Cavs, it gives them a ton of flexibility. But unless that pick becomes top 3, Boston will come out better in the long run. Thomas is not a true superstar at all. He is a highscoring undersized wing, and unless your Allen Iverson, that won't get you far in the playoffs. That isn't a guy you should max, especially at 30 when the athleticism he depends on more than most players is probably starting to wane.

This reminds me of the trade made by the Rockets to get Harden (except Kyrie being more proven). The Rockets had Kevin Martin a SG who had always been good at offense only, but had his best year the year before. Rockets also threw in some young promising role players and a couple 1st round picks. The thunder looked like they made out, they were banking on Serge Ibaka and Westbrook, and people thought it was the right call at the time, but long term, the Thunder lost, and they lost bad. But the Thunder were just cheap, the Cavs didn't really have a choice.

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