Kyrie Irving on USA Basketball: 'I grew up in a time when we actually had to try out for USAB'
Kyrie Irving: “I grew up in a time when we actually had to try out for USAB. And we did meet up as a group and as peers and there was a mutual respect that we earned from one another in trying out and seeing what five meshed well. “I think the timing’s a little bit different. I kind of miss those days of just being able to get everybody together, break bread and then compete against one another. And then the deliberation process happens at the end of like the four days or five-day process even though people know who’s going to be on the team. I missed that fun part of it of just getting together, but I just wish my brothers well.”
Source: TalkBasket
Source: TalkBasket
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Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
New story: Kyrie Irving wasn’t selected to Team USA’s roster for this summer’s Paris Olympics.
“At this point in my career, I think my focus should be on winning the championship & in the summertime, just going to support those guys when I get a chance.” dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:56 PM
New story: Kyrie Irving wasn’t selected to Team USA’s roster for this summer’s Paris Olympics.
“At this point in my career, I think my focus should be on winning the championship & in the summertime, just going to support those guys when I get a chance.” dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:56 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
New story: Kyrie Irving wasn’t selected for Team USA’s roster for this summer’s Paris Olympics.
“At this point in my career, I think my focus should be on winning the championship & in the summertime, just going to support those guys when I get a chance.”dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:51 PM
New story: Kyrie Irving wasn’t selected for Team USA’s roster for this summer’s Paris Olympics.
“At this point in my career, I think my focus should be on winning the championship & in the summertime, just going to support those guys when I get a chance.”dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:51 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“All of our legacies are on the line… Somehow I was called a chaos agent for a little bit and there was this narrative that I’m a locker room cancer… I’ve taken a lot of hits I’ve learned how to hit back.”
Kyrie on how he’s dealt with criticism 💯
pic.twitter.com/ABFFw93Owj – 5:35 PM
“All of our legacies are on the line… Somehow I was called a chaos agent for a little bit and there was this narrative that I’m a locker room cancer… I’ve taken a lot of hits I’ve learned how to hit back.”
Kyrie on how he’s dealt with criticism 💯
pic.twitter.com/ABFFw93Owj – 5:35 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“All of our legacies are on the line… Somehow I was called a chaos agent for a little bit and there was this narrative that I’m a locker room cancer… I’ve taken a lot of hits I’ve learned how to hit back.”
Kyrie on how he’s dealt with criticism 💯
(via @noahweber00)… – 5:34 PM
“All of our legacies are on the line… Somehow I was called a chaos agent for a little bit and there was this narrative that I’m a locker room cancer… I’ve taken a lot of hits I’ve learned how to hit back.”
Kyrie on how he’s dealt with criticism 💯
(via @noahweber00)… – 5:34 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“All of our legacies are on the line… Somehow I was called a chaos agent for a little bit and there was this narrative that I’m a locker room cancer… I’ve taken a lot of hits I’ve learned how to hit back.”
Kyrie on how he’s dealt with criticism 💯
(via @noahweber00)… – 5:25 PM
“All of our legacies are on the line… Somehow I was called a chaos agent for a little bit and there was this narrative that I’m a locker room cancer… I’ve taken a lot of hits I’ve learned how to hit back.”
Kyrie on how he’s dealt with criticism 💯
(via @noahweber00)… – 5:25 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Kyrie Irving is ready to make his playoff debut in a Mavericks’ uniform and is thrilled to have another epic partner on his side.
mavs.com/irvings-partne… – 4:56 PM
Kyrie Irving is ready to make his playoff debut in a Mavericks’ uniform and is thrilled to have another epic partner on his side.
mavs.com/irvings-partne… – 4:56 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving left off Team USA for 2024 Paris Olympics: ‘I just didn’t fit’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:43 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving left off Team USA for 2024 Paris Olympics: ‘I just didn’t fit’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:43 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Asked Kyrie about the message he wanted to get across to the Mavs’ players who were about to experience their 1st playoff run:
“Be prepared for war, metaphorically. It’s the hardest, most difficult time to win ball games…You gotta be balanced, stay focused, limit distractions.” pic.twitter.com/RRuxKvfL2U – 2:07 PM
Asked Kyrie about the message he wanted to get across to the Mavs’ players who were about to experience their 1st playoff run:
“Be prepared for war, metaphorically. It’s the hardest, most difficult time to win ball games…You gotta be balanced, stay focused, limit distractions.” pic.twitter.com/RRuxKvfL2U – 2:07 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kyrie Irving, who won gold as a member of the 2016 Team USA in Rio, on being left off the ‘24 team after being listed as a finalist. pic.twitter.com/V9T3kOXvzP – 1:56 PM
Kyrie Irving, who won gold as a member of the 2016 Team USA in Rio, on being left off the ‘24 team after being listed as a finalist. pic.twitter.com/V9T3kOXvzP – 1:56 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Zion, Jimmy Buckets and Caruso and the actual playoffs haven’t started. Unfortunate reminders of how injuries often dramatically shape the playoff picture.
Now, about those nincompoop fans who chastised the Mavericks for sitting Doncic and Irving for 2 meaningless games . . . – 9:24 AM
Zion, Jimmy Buckets and Caruso and the actual playoffs haven’t started. Unfortunate reminders of how injuries often dramatically shape the playoff picture.
Now, about those nincompoop fans who chastised the Mavericks for sitting Doncic and Irving for 2 meaningless games . . . – 9:24 AM
More on this storyline
Mike Curtis: Asked Kyrie Irving about his approach to Game 1s, which some players/coaches use as a “feel out game.” He compared it to a chess match, and he’s looking forward to seeing what adjustments will come from Ty Lue, his former coach. “You’re trying to think three moves ahead.” pic.twitter.com/rDvwtA0NF9 -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / April 18, 2024
ClutchPoints: “Somehow I was called a chaos agent…There was this narrative that I’m a locker room cancer… I didn’t want to be the butt of anyone’s joke. I don’t mind [it]… But not at the expense of my teammate’s success and our success as an organization.” Kyrie Irving on his perception 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/KLrs6auqae -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 18, 2024
Mike Curtis: Kyrie Irving said he would’ve loved to play for Team USA, but he “wishes his brothers well.” “I grew up in a time when we had to try out for USAB & we did meet as a group & as peers. There was a mutual respect that we earn from another in trying out & seeing what 5 meshed well.” pic.twitter.com/Q5hwchgoxz -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / April 18, 2024