When have you see him “getting better?” He’s been the same player the past 3 years, if not longer than that. He’s blown up to 270, gotten worse on defense, and can’t stay on the floor. He hasn’t added anything new to his game.
The best argument here is strictly business; Luka kept people in the seats. Basketball wise, I can see why you’d do it. Belicheck rule: rather get rid of Luka a year early rather than a year late.
He’s generational, but he’s peaked. He’s also temperamental and could’ve tried to force himself out down the line. I’m not the biggest AD but I can see the fit with Kyrie.