BOSTON -- It’s hard to believe that Thursday marks the two-year anniversary of the Celtics trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers that netted them perennial All-Star Kyrie Irving.
It was a deal that the Celtics thought would position them to contend for the Larry O’Brien Trophy for many years to come, while the Cavs were getting great value - and a coveted draft pick - for Irving, who had demanded a trade.
Well, let’s just say things didn’t quite work out as either team had planned.