Kyrie Irving Trade: Three reasons it makes a lot of sense for Lakers

With a Kyrie Irving trade imminent, it’s time for the Lakers to strike.

After all of that talk of acquiring a superstar soon, a Kyrie Irving trade could make that possible. Even though the Lakers aren’t getting plenty of attention from the media as a suitor for Irving, remember that neither was Oklahoma City before receiving Paul George.

In a similar situation to what George went through with Indiana, Irving has made his demands known before the regular season begins. However, his decision comes as a little bit more of a surprise given the championship contention and ring from 2016.

George had neither of those, yet still was able to benefit from calling his own shots.

Initial reports of the Kyrie Irving trade demand insist that part of the problem, if not the crux of it, has to do with the relationship between Irving and LeBron James. It also appears that Irving has had enough of the sidekick life.

Instead, he wants to be the go-to guy on a team without LeBron James. It’s hard to blame him, too — but who knows how this could all end.

With that in mind, a blockbuster trade involving a star in the last three NBA Finals could be on the horizon. Here’s three reasons why it makes sense for the Lakers to make an offer for Kyrie Irving.