Kyrie Irving Celtics Exit Interview Comments Revealed By Danny Ainge

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Kyrie Irving
Irving just wanted to go home.

Kyrie Irving was clearly unhappy in Cleveland when he asked for a trade back in 2017. He ended up going to the Boston Celtics where fans loved him for his clutch shooting and wide skillset. Unfortunately, it quickly became evident that he wasn't happy there either and this offseason, he went to the Brooklyn Nets, which is closer to where he grew up.

In a recent interview with Ricky Doyle of NESN, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge opened about Irving's departure and what he said during the team's exit interviews. As Ainge explained, Irving was quite respectful and was fairly upfront about his intentions.

Kyrie Irving Celtics Exit Interview Comments Revealed By Danny Ainge
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“Kyrie, he didn’t slam the door on a potential return, but he did let me know that he would prefer to go home,” Ainge said. “Those were the words that he used and so we for sure had an inkling, but he didn’t slam the door on the possibility of returning to Boston.”

The Celtics weren't too hard-pressed to find a replacement for Irving as they were able to pick up Kemba Walker in free agency. So far, Walker has been pretty good for the Celtics and they have started the season with a record of 3-1. Meanwhile, the Nets have had a much weaker start at 3-1.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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