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Kyrie Irving remains vague about leaving Cleveland

ByGabe Henderson|
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics gives a thumbs up during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on October 2, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics gives a thumbs up during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on October 2, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving continues to remain vague about his offseason Cleveland departure.

Although Kyrie Irving has been asked about his Cleveland exodus on multiple occasions, he hasn’t directly addressed the issue. Kyrie has a way about him and often likes to answer questions without actually offering any clarity. Who knows, maybe he’ll give a reason one day. This time, Irving went off on a tangent about nobody knowing the real situation.

Irving left Cleveland in the offseason after asking the Cavs’ front office for a trade. He was then traded to Boston for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the Nets’ first round pick. As far as his comments go, he’s right. Nobody truly understands the situation because they weren’t in that Cleveland locker room. But it’s become apparent over the course of the last few months that there is a clear disconnect between Irving and LeBron James. Surely Irving is growing tired of these questions. However, if he just answered it once, they’d likely all go away.

Furthermore, Irving calls himself a “real grown-up”. No “real grown-up” would use that particular phrase to describe themselves. Presumably Irving uses this name to respond to James’ constant usage of the phrase “the kid” when referring to Irving. Let the petty wars continue.

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The new-look Celtics and Irving travel to take on the Cavs in the NBA’s season opener on Tuesday night. James looks to be a game-time decision after suffering an ankle injury in preseason. While James’ status for the night is unknown, one thing is certain; Irving makes his return to Cleveland. Irving has repeatedly taken jabs at both James and the city of Cleveland and his homecoming is unlikely to be a pleasant one, despite the Cavs honoring him at halftime. Say a quick prayer and hope James play tonight because that’d be primetime basketball at its finest.

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