“Kyrie Irving Be Careful What You Wish For”: Months After Getting Challenged for a Basketball Game, Dave Portnoy Answers Back With a Blast From the Past

Dave Portnoy and his reputation thrive on his provocative stance within the sports realm. His outspokenness extends from scrutinizing ex-NFL icon Tom Brady’s romantic speculations to unraveling the Kim Kardashian-Taylor Swift saga. Yet, a recent lapse occurred when he publicly deemed NBA Champion Kyrie Irving as ‘trash’ via social media. This act failed to resonate positively with Kyrie Irving. The NBA champ was prompted to openly express his aversion on the same platform. 

A longstanding virtual feud has ensued, marked by passionate but indirect exchanges. The tide may shift, however, as Irving boldly extended a one-on-one challenge to Dave Portnoy, suggesting resolution through a court showdown. Nevertheless, a novel twist emerges with a fresh social media post from the American blogger, potentially rerouting the anticipated settlement.

Dave Portnoy responds to Kyrie Irving’s challenge with a video

Dave Portnoy has consistently targeted Irving even before the guard’s Celtics exit for the Nets in 2019. A blog named “I Have A Confession To Make – I Hate Kyrie Irving” exemplifies Portnoy’s stance. However, a recent challenge from the ‘Little Mountain’ has thrust the One Bite Pizza Reviewer into the basketball spotlight. Portnoy used X (previously Twitter) to share an intriguing compilation of throwback videos—a 45-second clip captioned “Hey Kyrie Irving, be careful what you wish for”.

These videos encompass Dave’s playoff engagements, including those as part of the Barstool team. Adept on the basketball court, the controversial journalist effortlessly scored multiple baskets in the showcased footage. Uploaded on August 12, 2023, the video has amassed 977.3K views and 5,948 Likes.

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The confrontation surfaced during the 8× NBA All-Star’s Twitch stream, wherein he challenged Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy and fellow media figures to one-on-one matchups. The question remains: when was the rivalry truly ignited?

Portnoy and Irving’s rivalry is heating up

The seeds of this rivalry were sown before the point guard’s Celtics exit for the Nets in 2019. According to the New York Post, The Athletic’s Shams Charania revealed Irving’s contact with former teammate LeBron James, potentially linking him to the Mavericks. Portnoy’s response to that was “It’s amazing how many seemingly intelligent people fall for the Kyrie scam”. Soon after, the 2014 NBA All-Star Game MVP retorted, advising Portnoy on the limits of his talk. 

On June 3, 2023, during the NBA Finals Game 2 between the Heat and the Nuggets, Portnoy seized the moment to critique Irving, applauding the Heat’s approach. Portnoy even endorsed a Celtics-themed shirt from the Barstool Sports store. As the drama unfolds, the central question now is: who will emerge triumphant? The recent video shared by Portnoy has further divided opinions across the internet.

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