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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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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 5: Derrick Rose #25 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors on March 5, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 5: Derrick Rose #25 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors on March 5, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1. Rose doesn’t close the gap

All indicators point to the Cavs and Irving not being able to mend the relationship between the two sides. Having said that, it would be a huge surprise if he is in a Cavs uniform next season.

Additionally, with or without Irving, adding Rose to the fold will be beneficial. The one big question is: Does this move close the gap between them and the Warriors — a team that has won the championship in two of the past three seasons?

The answer is a resounding no.

It’s not because Rose isn’t a decent player. In fact, if the Cavs managed to acquire Carmelo Anthony, even that collection of talent wouldn’t be enough to knock off the Dubs because that team is in a stratosphere of its own.

Overall, this move is beneficial for both Rose and the Cavs. I will even go further by saying that another Finals appearance could be in the cards for the Eastern Conference champs, even without Irving.

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But unless the Cavs make some drastic upgrades — which doesn’t seem likely — they will be destroyed by the Warriors in the Finals once again, should they make it out of the Eastern Conference for the fourth straight season.

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