Kyrie Irving improves the Cavalier's how?

The Cavalier's have the 1st, and 4th selections in tonights draft. They have an opportunity to add an impact player, and depth, to a team that's young, energetic. and improving through this post LeBron James transition. For whatever reason, Irving is the consensus #1 player available, although that really depends on who you ask. I think Williams, regardless of position, is the most dynamic player in the draft, and my choice for the Cavalier's with the 1st selection.

I've heard the same tired cliche's used to describe Irving as of late, that I witnessed being used to describe James for 7 years. I'm not saying Irving won't be a good player, he very well may be, but just because he is perceived to be the best PG in this years draft, doesn't mean you go and take him, or that he is necessarily best for you.

Who exactly did Irving make better at Duke? He didn't carry, or elevate the program, they were the defending National Champions. When, and where did he make a difference? Granted, he started as a freshman, so what... Duke went 8-0...Yes they did, but what was so impressive about beating Princeton, Miami (OH), Colgate, Marquette, Kansas St, Oregon, Michigan St, and Butler?

I don't think Duke "needed" Irving, to defeat any of those teams, Michigan St finished a disappointing 19-15, and Butler was struggling early in the season to find itself. Irving was nothing more than a marquee piece added, to an already strong pro... [More]