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NBA Players React to the Kyrie/IT Blockbuster Trade

Eric PetersonAugust 22, 20171 Mins read396

With most of the major offseason signings complete, the NBA world fell victim to the dog days of summer, with little to no activity on a day-to-day basis. This would change Tuesday afternoon, as the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to send four-time all star Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first round pick. Many NBA players took to twitter to express their reactions:

That's the only way to be to the kid! Special talent/guy! Nothing but respect and what a ride it was our 3 years together Young Gode #Filayy https://t.co/wKYmYsmdgG

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 23, 2017

https://twitter.com/JordanClarksons/status/900139911243628544

https://twitter.com/JordanClarksons/status/900147703388061696

https://twitter.com/AndreDrummond/status/900164809169227783

https://twitter.com/JCrossover/status/900149079929475072

Wow

— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/rickyrubio9/status/900138270008463360

Great deal by Cleveland…they get Jae crowder too?? That's an underrated move!

— Evan Turner (@thekidet) August 23, 2017

Damn dog, my guy I.T. Deserve better. I understand it's a business but that dude did a lot of the organization. Only going to get better!

— Evan Turner (@thekidet) August 22, 2017

Even D-Wade, who has been recently linked to possibly joining the Cavs after a potential buyout from the Bulls, had reactions of his own:

https://twitter.com/DwyaneWade/status/900134282202664964