Kyrie Irving talks about his future in Boston - what does it mean?
At Madison Square Garden, reporters asked the question we all wanted to know about concerning the New York Knicks and rumors the star guard might consider signing there this summer - and his answer might make you nervous (per the Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach)".
"Ask me July 1st."
Of course, he also had some other things to say:
He’s asked if he still plans to re-sign with Cs: “Ask me July 1”— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 1, 2019
Kyrie Irving acknowledged he sees the Knicks positioning themselves for this summer. Said he respects the organization.— Jay King (@ByJayKing) February 1, 2019
“At the end of the day I’m going to do what’s best for me and my career.....I don’t owe anyone shit.” — Kyrie When asked if about his future and if he will stay in Boston next year. pic.twitter.com/v7CbVR1vsu— Barbara Barker (@meanbarb) February 1, 2019
Kyrie Irving said he still has confidence in the Celtics and what they promise for the future. “Obviously Boston’s still at the head of that race.”— Jay King (@ByJayKing) February 1, 2019
What does this all mean? Well, a superficial take is that 1), the stakes are high, and anything can happen in these moments, 2) Kyrie is likely as tired as we are of the takes coming from all sides, and 3) the fluidity of the situation ought to give you pause as a Celtics fan, as while Irving chose his words carefully to note that Boston's still in pole position to retain his services, the possibility is very real that events beyond his control could change things radically for all involved.Kyrie Irving said there’s been some “unwarranted commentary about his future.” He called the industry “F’d up.”— Jay King (@ByJayKing) February 1, 2019
Don't freak out, ride the wave - as you were.
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