Dan Gilbert on Paul George Trade: "Indiana Could Have Done Better"

Gilbert and the rest of the Cavs brass did not make any substantive comments on the Kyrie Irving situation.

With a potential a franchise-altering trade on the horizon for his own team, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert commented on the Pacers' handling of the Paul George situation.

Dan Gilbert on the Paul George trade: "I would say Indiana could have done better than they did."

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 26, 2017

The comments came at a press conference the Cavs held to introduce new general manager Koby Altman. Gilbert and Altman avoided any substantive questions regarding Kyrie Irving's reported trade request. 

Trade Grades: Thunder Poach Paul George From Pacers In Stunner

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George alerted the Pacers that he would not sign a long-term deal after the 2017-18 season. This essentially forced the Pacers to trade him rather than watch him walk in free agency and receive nothing in return. 

The Pacers traded George to the Thunder on July 1 in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.