News broke late Friday that Kyrie Irving will be out for the remainder of the NBA Finals. In response, Twitter kindly melted down.
It was a sad day for basketball fans on Friday, as news broke that Kyrie Irving had been lost for the duration of the NBA Finals. Irving suffered a fractured kneecap following a collision with Klay Thompson early in the overtime period of Game 1. What had been a wildly competitive and captivating game (leaving fans drooling and thinking about a series full of equally entertaining contests) will now be marred by the unfortunate injury to one of the league’s bright young stars.
For Cleveland, it’s yet another blow in what has become a postseason of attrition. First the Cavs lost Kevin Love to a shoulder injury suffered in Round 1 against the Celtics; now they must march on without their floor general. Of the team’s “Big Three,” only LeBron James is standing tall – and even he has been dinged up during the playoffs.
Naturally, when something this unfortunate happens to a team from The Forest City all talk turns to curses.
God hates Cleveland.
Cleveland sports are cursed.
And Friday was no different. Following news of Irving’s unfortunate injury all the Chicken Littles of social media flocked out of the henhouse. The sky is falling in Cleveland, and Twitter is here to remind you. Below are some of the immediate hot take reactions in the wake of the city’s latest grim sports news.
The Drive, The Fumble, The Shot, The Decision and now the Knee Cap. #Cleveland is cursed
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) June 5, 2015
Remember, Cleveland still has The Best Player on the Planet, who should've closed the deal for Cavs in Game 1.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 5, 2015
No other word to describe the Kyrie news beside devastating. Hopefully Cleveland can keep the series competitive.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 5, 2015
Once again Cleveland is forced to start waiting for next year.
— Van Wildest (@BrockDenton) June 5, 2015
Damn with Kyrie out, my wife ain't giving me no buns till the series over. The cloud over Cleveland extends to MD today.
— ...Third of his name... (@eric_johnston3) June 5, 2015
I'm convinced that Cleveland sports are cursed.
— Thomas Kraska (@KraskaTkraska) June 5, 2015
Cleveland is cursed, there's nothing more to be said.
— Colin McKelvey (@ColinMcKelvey) June 5, 2015
Cleveland curse is brutal
— RUDE BWOY (@LoWkEyyMaeSTro) June 5, 2015
3 of 5 Cavs have had season ending injuries (Love, Kyrie, Varejao). Dion traded. LeBron's all that remains of season starters for Cleveland
— Ronnie 2K 2K24 (@Ronnie2K) June 5, 2015
The sports Gods just won't let Cleveland be great!! Never stop believing!!
— Dave Lighty (@OSULighty23) June 5, 2015
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