Kyrie Irving candidly discussed returning to Boston to face the Celtics in the NBA Finals after his tumultuous two-year tenure with the team.
Irving played a pivotal role in the Mavericks’ Game 5 victory over the Timberwolves, securing their spot in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Reflecting on the upcoming matchup, Irving addressed his controversial stint with the Celtics from 2017 to 2019.
“I am at a place in my life where I don’t consider those past moments. I was able to unpack them in a healthy way, move forward as a person. I had a rough time there when I was in Boston, just dealing with a death in my family and off-court stuff I wasn’t ready to handle.”
Despite his past challenges, Kyrie Irving expressed respect for the Celtics’ current roster and enthusiasm for the Finals.
“Now that I am in a great place to be able to vocalize how I’m feeling, I’m ready to go back into Boston and have fun with my teammates. I know we’re going to be locked in and we’re going against a great Boston team that has earned their way to the NBA Finals. I see them as a formidable opponent, an honest opponent, and we’re going to see the best team win.”
Throughout the Mavericks’ playoff run, Irving has averaged 22.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. While his scoring numbers are slightly lower, his overall impact on the floor has been undeniable.
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