Boston Celtics: 3 Reasons Why Kyrie Irving Should Be Traded

The Boston Celtics are being mentioned as one of, if not the favorite to win the East after some big moves this offseason. In 2017, the Celtics, despite injuries to Gordon Hayward still found a way to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year. Now, with more experience from younger players, there have been rumors that the Celtics may look to trade Kyrie Irving.

While with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Irving solidified his spot as one of the top PG’s in the NBA. However, after teaming with LeBron James and Kevin Love for three seasons, Irving pulled off a shocking move when he said he wanted out. The Cavaliers and Celtics agreed on a swap of All-Star players with Isaiah Thomas being included and the Celtics had a new face of the franchise. Or so they thought.

In the 60 games that Irving played for the Boston Celtics last season, he averaged 24.4 points and 5.1 assists while shooting .491 percent, including .410 from three-point range in 32.2 minutes per. Solid numbers and you could see why Danny Ainge was quick to make that swap. But after the success of the Celtics after Irving went down late in the season, fans are wondering if the team really needs Irving.

Here are 3 reasons why the Boston Celtics should trade Kyrie Irving.

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Mark Wilson

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