Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has opened up about his turbulent time with the Boston Celtics, his team's upcoming NBA Finals opponent, calling it \"not a great reflection\" of his true self. 🗣️ The eight-time All-Star made the candid remarks during a press conference Monday, reigniting discussions about his 2017–2019 tenure in Boston.
Irving, who forced a trade from Cleveland to Boston in 2017, posted solid stats (24.1 PPG 🌟) but faced criticism for the team's playoff shortcomings. His Celtics legacy remains complicated—especially after missing their 2018 conference finals run due to knee surgery ⚕️, then departing in free agency following a 2019 playoff exit to Milwaukee.
With Irving now facing his former team on basketball’s biggest stage, fans are buzzing: Will this Finals clash rewrite his Boston narrative? 🔥 Tune in June 6 to see if Uncle Drew gets his redemption arc. 🏆
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Irving on his time in Celtics: 'Not a great reflection of who I am'
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