Kyrie won't allow himself to be apart of a perennial losing team. His entire career goal is to make the Mamba proud. I mean just look at the parallel between he and Kobe. Kobe wanted to be "the man" too at one point. From his rookie season when he challenged Kobe, his attempt to acquire the mamba mentality, his desire to be like Kobe is a straight indication that he is a Kobe Stan through and through. To ball for a check, with a total disregard for team success, would be a total disservice to kobe and you know kyrie don't wanna disappoint the mamba.