The Writing Was On The Wall:Draymond Green Predicted Kyrie Irving Cavs Exit- Discover what Green Said About Irving’s Ambitions.
A lot of people were upset when Kyrie Irving asked the Cleveland Cavaliers to move him in 2017.
He played for the team for six years and was a big reason why they won the title in 2016.
Many people were shocked by this, but Draymond Green saw it coming. He knew Irving didn’t want to stay with the Cavaliers for a long time.
Reports at the time said he was tired of being second fiddle to LeBron James and wanted to be the star. He would not change his mind, so he was sold to the Boston Celtics in the end.
Contrary to the majority of reactions, Green did see this coming at some point, having observed Irving from a close lens.
“No, I wasn’t surprised at all actually. Just because I know the type of person he is. He wants more. At the end of the day, it’s nobody’s responsibility to understand it but Kyrie’s, and that’s what I respect the most. Everybody’s fans (of them both) and can hype up the history of him and LeBron and Cleveland. At the end of the day, grown men make grown-man decisions and do what they feel like is right for their life. Drop the mic on that one,” Said Green, who had a 2-1 Finals record against Irving.
A complex personality
Finding his way out of Cleveland, Irving did not seem in the right mental space, something most visible during his stints in Boston and Brooklyn. Embarking on a new chapter with the Celtics, the 6-foot-2 guard ruffled feathers with his teammates with his disengaged and detached outlook.
Irving hoped to turn a new page with the Nets in 2019, especially since he also helped recruit Kevin Durant.
Unfortunately, this would not be the case, given his off-court controversies, which ranged from not taking the COVID-19 vaccination to hurting Jewish sentiments.
Examining the chain of events, one can only imagine how the media took to Irving for headlines. Not happy with the portrayal, he did have a fair share of run-ins with reporters. There was a growing narrative that suggested basketball was no longer his No. 1 priority.
The Cleveland regret
A couple of years into his Cavs exit, Irving realized he could have addressed things in a better manner, especially with James.
He regretted not being able to communicate his emotions and thoughts to LBJ, as that could have probably helped him assess the situation better.
“We didn’t talk during that time. When I look back on what I was going through at that time, I wish I did (talk to LeBron), because it would’ve been a good understanding of what the future will hold for both of us, and we know how much power we both had together. Me and him in the league together running Cleveland, and then being able to put a better team together every single year would’ve definitely been worth it,” Said Irving, who had a 132-51 record with James during their time as teammates.
The emotion of regret was more than visible, with Irving acknowledging that he and James had something special going in their favor on the Cavaliers.
Although no one can predict the future, a reunion seems a little out of reach, given the current situation.
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