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NBA: 5 takeaways from Derrick Rose signing with Cleveland Cavaliers

By James D. Tillman III

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images
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CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 23: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls drives around LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 23, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bulls defeated the Cavaliers 96-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 23: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls drives around LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 23, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bulls defeated the Cavaliers 96-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

4. LeBron James on board with Rose joining Cavs

It has been a strange offseason for the Cavaliers so far. Not only have they not made any significant moves to improve their roster, it appears that Kyrie Irving is no longer happy with the situation in Cleveland, and is seeking a change of scenery.

It is also being reported that Irving’s motivation for the trade request is because he wants a bigger role and no longer wants to play alongside James.

This is quite surprising given the statements he made about James after this year’s Finals series against the Golden State Warriors.

From Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated:

"“Man, that guy is — I think that some people would say he’s on the toe of — like he’s on the line of greatness. But that guy is way over. Man, he’s freaking awesome. As a student of the game, it would be a disservice to myself if I didn’t try to learn as much as possible while I’m playing with this guy.” “That’s the type of guy that I want to be with every single time I’m going to war, because I know what to expect, and you stand your ground, too, with a leader like that. You don’t want to take a step back. You move to the front line with a guy like that, and you want to bring your game up to another level.” “That’s what I’m going to continue to do, because I know that if we continue to be with one another and keep utilizing one another, man, the sky’s the limit.”"

Funny how things can change in just a matter of a few weeks, isn’t it?

Although James may have been disappointed in Irving wanting to take his talents elsewhere, he does seem to be in favor of adding Rose to the mix.

https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/889634085462843394

Based on what we have seen, Rose’s best years are certainly behind him. At the same time, though, he may be an ideal, short-term replacement for Irving — if the Cavaliers decide to honor his trade request.

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