Kyrie Irving has changed a lot from the time the Cavaliers drafted him into the NBA. From being the apprentice of LeBron James in the Cavaliers to a player who is every defender’s nightmare. However, his behavior and strong opinions have made him the center of criticism around the league.
After his recent decision to sit out the pre-season instead of not following some health protocols of the NBA, he has created a negative narrative around the big three of Brooklyn. Keeping this in mind, it is pertinent to note that Kyrie has not found stability in any team since the 2016 Cavaliers.
Damn Kyrie, Lebron needs another trophy for keeping Kyrie in check and winning that champ in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/X9Xq1cYhUi
— Felix Caba (@FelixCaba3) October 13, 2021
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Fans react to the claim that LeBron James deserves another NBA ring
Remember when we all thought Lebron was the problem…….i offer my deep and sincere apologies to the king
— Daryl Cyrus Jr (@DarylCyrusJr) October 14, 2021
Absolutely right. They don’t win without him no question, keeping him focus needs some leadership in the team.
— Felix Caba (@FelixCaba3) October 13, 2021
Also Kyrie been a problem in the locker room since Cleveland. They right. Lebron was the bullshit blocker.
— Niklaus Michaelson (@JohnLeon25) October 14, 2021
The most impressive! Far as NBA titles go pic.twitter.com/q2Tc6OLu6k
— DrewJackCity23 🐺 (@aRoseCLE216) October 14, 2021
Kyrie wasn’t even wild in Cleveland. Y’all go out y’all way to give Lebron a sticker. We know who hit that shot at the end of G7.
— The Dazzling Marcus Mariota Translator (@WarcusW) October 14, 2021
Kd finding out what LBJ had to deal with for 3yr.
— king moses (@kingmos63322010) October 14, 2021
Bron hit that shot over Curry at the end of game 7? Guess I was watching a different game.
— The Dazzling Marcus Mariota Translator (@WarcusW) October 14, 2021
Even if the block didn’t happen, there was still ample time to go
Down and get a bucket. People have always put too much stock in the block and not enough praise on the shot that actually won the championship.— The Dazzling Marcus Mariota Translator (@WarcusW) October 14, 2021
The year Kylie was traded to BOS he got injured in the playoffs and CLE (his old team) and BOS (new team) both made the ECF without him. That should say everything about his contribution to winning.
— Anderson Scoop Her (@lawdbaelish) October 14, 2021
What does this mean for Kyrie Irving?
Earlier, several critics blamed LeBron James for the 2016 Cavaliers roster falling apart. However, Kyrie Irving‘s behavior has shown a pattern that establishes a history of not finding stability with any franchise.
He could have been the franchise cornerstone for the Cavaliers but left in search of greener pastures. Then he left the Cavaliers to join the Nets with Kevin Durant. And now with the protocols, has essentially abandoned the franchise that sets so many expectations from him.
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving (2) and Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) return to the locker room after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, June 13, 2016. Cleveland defeated Golden State 112-97. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
So was it really LeBron James who is liable for that roster falling apart?
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Ever since ‘The Decision’ to make the super team in Miami, LeBron James has been famous for drastically changing any roster he plays with. LeBron James was the pioneer of player empowerment in the modern era of basketball. In order to find the perfect chemistry, we know LeBron for puts drastic changes in the roster in motion.
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (6) talks with Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving (2) during media day the day before Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
Even this season, Carmelo Anthony admitted to receiving a phone call from LeBron James, which was enough to recruit him into the Lakers. So looking at the behavior of Kyrie now and the activity that LeBron is famous for. Who do you think is responsible for the Cavaliers roster breaking up after the 2016 championship? Does LeBron really deserve another ring for keeping up with the antics of Irving and keeping him in check? Let us know in the comments.
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