Kyrie Irving NBA Finals post-game 1 interview: "I'm worried...this felt different"

[Thunderfan86]

I feel so bad for the guy. :(


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E32_qZFNzFg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k8UAVvf8tY

[Inferno]

Felt hella bad when they showed the clip of him limping to the lockerroom and throwing his jersey on the ground :(

[BigBoss]

:roll:

[Magic 32]

Me too.

The only likable character on the team.

[KembaWalker]

Kyrie the only player I like on the Cavs squad, dude has been tough af this playoffs playing through his injuries, hope it ain't serious

[edrick]

:roll:

Class.

[BigBoss]

Class.

:lebroncry:

[Imtheman]

I :roll: :roll:

[BigBoss]

I :roll: :roll:

:cheers:

[Imtheman]

:cheers:
:cheers:

[Genaro]

It's never good to see someone going down with injury. Kyrie is a very likable guy but he can't catch a break with all these injuries. Hope he gets better soon.

[Rocketswin2013]

Likeable for sure. Outplayed Curry.

[Done_And_Done]

Hopefully he bounces back. Tendinitis is a tricky ailment. No chance he'll he 100 percent until next season though. I think that was already a given.

[Eric Cartman]

:roll:
:lol schadenfreude

[Genaro]

Kyrie seems like a cool dude.

Is he confirmed out for the rest of the series?
Kyrie Irving on knee injury

"All my weight was on my left knee. And then I ran and turned out ... we'll just wait and see what the doctor's diagnosis is. ... I don't know what's going on, but I will figure it out in the next two days."

[BlakFrankWhite]

:roll:


You're a ruthless mofo

[BlakFrankWhite]

:roll:


You're a ruthless mofo

[nzahir]

:roll:
If you ever have a huge basketball injury just know that you deserve it. KARMA IS A BITCH DUDE.

Im going through acl recovery and it sucks, keep your mouth shut

[daily]

It's too bad. I hope he's not harming himself more by playing. If he's not doing permanent damage then go for it but this is his knees they're screwing with and you have to wonder when the Cavs Dr.s say enough is enough, time to shut him down

[BigBoss]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E32_qZFNzFg

Not good.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Hope hes alright. So many nikkas have turned on Kyrie unlike Lillards bumass Kyrie has actually made an effort to improve defensively. Hes still not a good defender overall but in game 1 he was arguably Cavs best defensive player and he outplayed Steph on both ends

[BigBoss]

You guys are soft like charmin! The guy is getting the best doctor's and is a millionaire. Acting like he'll never walk again :roll:

[dazzer87]

kobe stan no class......

[coin24]

Feel bad for Kyrie he's a beast, played his ass off today..

Must suck for the true cavs fans like rrr3, watching his Miami team go down like this.. I mean Cleveland :oldlol:

[Milbuck]

:whatever:

[Wavves]

His User Title and location are about Lebron, he is making a thread about Lebron's team mate and he is laughing at a player getting injured.

I bet he is the first guy to say #rentfree to others as well.

[BigBoss]

His User Title and location are about Lebron, he is making a thread about Lebron's team mate and he is laughing at a player getting injured.

I bet he is the first guy to say #rentfree to others as well.

Rent free.

[sd3035]

Well, that sucks, by far the most exciting player on the Cavs goes down

On a side note, he speaks English well for a black person (no racist)

[Blue&Orange]

i almost cried seeing Lebron with a turtle neck in june.

[Wavves]

Rent free.
:oldlol:

[BigBoss]

i almost cried seeing Lebron with a turtle neck in june.

Was getting an Amish vibe from him

[BigBoss]

:oldlol:

:cheers:

[RedBlackAttack]

Worst thing is that he played his guts out tonight. He made the defensive play to give the Cavs a chance with the last shot for the win. Ended with a statline of 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks.

But, this knee thing is not going away. Any time he plays over 25 minutes now, he is re-aggrevating it. At what point do you just say it isn't our year and move along?

I'm fearing for his longterm health now. He's still just 23. He hurt the right knee in the first place overcompensating for the left foot. So, how easy would it be to tear an ACL overcompensating for this knee constantly flaring up?

Not our year. Let's wrap this up and move along.

[Magic 32]

i almost cried seeing Lebron with a turtle neck in june.

and his new finals hair.

[Cold soul]

This really sucks and is one guy I like and respect on the Cavs. I hate seeing injury's. :(

[RRR3]

It's one thing to hate LeBron. It's another to take out your hatred on Kyrie, who has done absolutely nothing to you and played his ass off tonight. He didn't deserve to go out like this.

[Bond007]

sucks kyrie is 1 of only 3 players like with the Cavs:cry:

[KiiiiNG]

Worst thing is that he played his guts out tonight. He made the defensive play to give the Cavs a chance with the last shot for the win. Ended with a statline of 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks.

But, this knee thing is not going away. Any time he plays over 25 minutes now, he is re-aggrevating it. At what point do you just say it isn't our year and move along?

I'm fearing for his longterm health now. He's still just 23. He hurt the right knee in the first place overcompensating for the left foot. So, how easy would it be to tear an ACL overcompensating for this knee constantly flaring up?

Not our year. Let's wrap this up and move along.
:(

its never the cavs year. we might be cursed.

[IGOTGAME]

Worst thing is that he played his guts out tonight. He made the defensive play to give the Cavs a chance with the last shot for the win. Ended with a statline of 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks.

But, this knee thing is not going away. Any time he plays over 25 minutes now, he is re-aggrevating it. At what point do you just say it isn't our year and move along?

I'm fearing for his longterm health now. He's still just 23. He hurt the right knee in the first place overcompensating for the left foot. So, how easy would it be to tear an ACL overcompensating for this knee constantly flaring up?

Not our year. Let's wrap this up and move along.

I agree with this. But selfishly, as a non-Cavs fan, I wanna see him give it a go for a better series. However, he should sit and I hope they hold him out. He'll have another shot playing with Lebron.

[tpols]

It's one thing to hate LeBron. It's another to take out your hatred on Kyrie, who has done absolutely nothing to you and played his ass off tonight. He didn't deserve to go out like this.

Yea that's fked up

[Milbuck]

https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/status/606685951998312448/photo/1

shit

[imnew09]

One of my fav guy!!! Uncle Drew :cry:

[navy]

https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/status/606685951998312448/photo/1

shit
Meh. He was walking earlier. Could just be them trying to keep the pressure off.

[RRR3]

https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/status/606685951998312448/photo/1

shit
Warriors in 5. LeBron will get one win.

[Real14]

Poor guy tho, he deserves to play on a better team.

[RedBlackAttack]

I wouldn't read too much into the crutches. If he truly is having an MRI tomorrow, it is customary for a player to keep weight off of the leg until the diagnosis is given.

It was reported that he was walking in the locker room.

But, like I said, if I had any say in the matter, his season would be over. Even for a better shot at a championship, I'm not willing to disregard his future in the NBA. He's 23 and is a franchise-level talent.

You don't risk that so he can play at 70%.

[BigBoss]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGthehTU8AA-fdR.jpg

[Solefade]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGtZvsTVAAANV7m.jpg:large


:cry:

[Fudge]

Doctors say it isn't a ACL or MCL tear. Don't know what to think about this.

LeGOD about to carry us to the promise land.

[RRR3]

I wouldn't read too much into the crutches. If he truly is having an MRI tomorrow, it is customary for a player to keep weight off of the leg until the diagnosis is given.

It was reported that he was walking in the locker room.

But, like I said, if I had any say in the matter, his season would be over. Even for a better shot at a championship, I'm not willing to disregard his future in the NBA. He's 23 and is a franchise-level talent.

You don't risk that so he can play at 70%.
True. I hate to see this. I've never been high on Kyrie but I loved his passion tonight. He's a special talent. Perhaps he should have taken the last shot if Blatt was calling for a jumper.

[BigBoss]

LeBALD about to carry us to the promise land.


Only thing LeBald is going to do is chuck his way into 2 for 6.

[Heavincent]

I remember Kobe walking out on crutches in 2011 during the New Orleans series and he played the next game...so it doesn't mean much.

[CarlosBoozer]

What's Lebron gonna have to average to beat the warriors? Kyrie was a huge reason why this game went to OT

[RedBlackAttack]

What's Lebron gonna have to average to beat the warriors? Kyrie was a huge reason why this game went to OT
Competing with GS is probably not possible now without Kyrie and Love, but we're a lot better when LeBron goes for an efficient 24-12 as opposed to 44-6.

So, I'd say 24-12 while keeping his turnovers down.

[Cocaine80s]

Why isnt bigboss banned yet?

[RRR3]

Competing with GS is probably not possible now without Kyrie and Love, but we're a lot better when LeBron goes for an efficient 24-12 as opposed to 44-6.

So, I'd say 24-12 while keeping his turnovers down.
24 points won't cut it if Kyries out.

[Rocketswin2013]

Competing with GS is probably not possible now without Kyrie and Love, but we're a lot better when LeBron goes for an efficient 24-12 as opposed to 44-6.

So, I'd say 24-12 while keeping his turnovers down.
12 assists?

[navy]

Competing with GS is probably not possible now without Kyrie and Love, but we're a lot better when LeBron goes for an efficient 24-12 as opposed to 44-6.

So, I'd say 24-12 while keeping his turnovers down.
Nah, he needs like 35-10. Lol at 24 points getting it done

[warriorfan]

Why isnt bigboss banned yet?

u mad? :lol

[RedBlackAttack]

12 assists?
Clearly.

[BigBoss]

Why isnt bigboss banned yet?

Relax ISIS. This is America. Freedom of speech.

[RedBlackAttack]

Nah, he needs like 35-10. Lol at 24 points getting it done
I'd much rather have 24-29 points on 15-20 shots than 30-40 points on 30+ shots. They asked what I thought he needed to do for us to win the series... I think it is to take far less shots and get the other guys going. That's going to inevitably lead to less points. It may not be realistic, but our hopes of winning this series aren't realistic without Kyrie and Love, so it is what it is.

[Hardjelly]

Hope it's nothing serious. He's the most clutch and exciting player on the Cavs, they have very little chance if hes done. He was their best defensive player tonight as well.

[Lamar Odumbb]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGthehTU8AA-fdR.jpg

He looks like hipster tiny tim from a christmas carol.

[navy]

I'd much rather have 24-29 points on 15-20 shots than 30-40 points on 30+ shots. They asked what I thought he needed to do for us to win the series... I think it is to take far less shots and get the other guys going. That's going to inevitably lead to less points. It may not be realistic, but our hopes of winning this series aren't realistic without Kyrie and Love, so it is what it is.
35 points on 20 shots sounds about right.

[tragicbronson]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGthehTU8AA-fdR.jpg

http://img2-3.timeinc.net/people/i/2014/sandbox/news/140714/weekend-bernies-600x450.jpg

[RRR3]

35 points on 20 shots sounds about right.
That sounds like the LeBron who could shoot 3s though.

[J Shuttlesworth]

Kobe stans are such jackasses for enjoying watching another player get hurt just because it lowers LeBron's chance of winning another ring. That's some psychotic shit, seriously.

I really liked the way Kyrie played tonight too. I felt like it was his best all around game in the playoffs. His defense and hustle was awesome. Time to shut him down for the season. Don't want to risk his long term health.

Just sucks that another series is being ruined due to injuries.

[RRR3]

Kobe stans are such jackasses for enjoying watching another player get hurt just because it lowers LeBron's chance of winning another ring. That's some psychotic shit, seriously.

I really liked the way Kyrie played tonight too. I felt like it was his best all around game in the playoffs. His defense and hustle was awesome. Time to shut him down for the season. Don't want to risk his long term health.

Just sucks that another series is being ruined due to injuries.
Kobe fans are the worst. This past playoffs has reminded me why I hate them so much. Everything has gone wrong for LBJ these playoffs but he's still fighting and they still hate.

[BigTicket]

This really ****ing sucks, so many injuries this year.

:banghead:

[Da Hammer]

He's the only player on that team that I like. Just seems like a real cool dude and talented as hell. So feel for him. If he plays another game I fear he is going to end up screwing his knee long term. No way he's moving naturally at this point, having to overcompensate for his injuries. Cavs should just shut him down and think long term.

[oarabbus]

I feel bad for the dude. Hope he recovers quickly

[SyRyanYang]

Damn those blocks on Curry, dude is such a stud I'm not even mad
Hope he comes back reasonably healthy

[Genaro]

Kobe fans are the worst. This past playoffs has reminded me why I hate them so much. Everything has gone wrong for LBJ these playoffs but he's still fighting and they still hate.
This is is a stupid generalization. There were a lot of Kobe fans, including myself, who said they were hoping Kyrie is alright, but because of one guy now everyone is an asshole?
So because Dubeta and other guys were laughing when injured Kobe his achilles, I can say all of Lebron fans are mfckers?

[scandisk_]

Imagine Love and KI playing 100% :pimp:

[scandisk_]

This is is a stupid generalization. There were a lot of Kobe fans, including myself, who said they were hoping Kyrie is alright, but because of one guy now everyone is an asshole?
So because Dubeta and other guys were laughing when injured Kobe his achilles, I can say all of Lebron fans are mfckers?

You seriously believe dubeta is a lebron stan? The f*ckin name gives it away :oldlol:

[IMObjective]

This is is a stupid generalization. There were a lot of Kobe fans, including myself, who said they were hoping Kyrie is alright, but because of one guy now everyone is an asshole?
So because Dubeta and other guys were laughing when injured Kobe his achilles, I can say all of Lebron fans are mfckers?
This. There is literally one Kobe fan in this thread "celebrating" kyrie's injury. And shuttlesworth was probably also happy when Kobe went down with his injury.

[SwayDizzle]

This. There is literally one Kobe fan in this thread "celebrating" kyrie's injury. And shuttlesworth was probably also happy when Kobe went down with his injury.
This. All these injuries are really hurting the game. Felt bad for Kyrie. He's the type of a player a Kobe stan can appreciate.

[tontoz]

I still don't get why he played at all in the last game against the Hawks. He clearly wasn't moving well and they didn't need him to win the game.

[INDI]

Imagine Love and KI playing 100% :pimp:

I'm going for GSW and would LOVE to see Kyrie at 100% going back and forth with Curry. As far as Kevin Love its a +/-. You get another weapon but it takes away some of the work that Kyrie and Bron is doing also it takes mozgov or Thompson off the floor which right now would be a plus for the warriors.

[Nuff Said]

Kyrie the only player I like on the Cavs squad, dude has been tough af this playoffs playing through his injuries, hope it ain't serious
Damn I wish Wade would get this same respect.

[pegasus]

Feel bad for Kyrie he's a beast, played his ass off today..

Must suck for the true cavs fans like rrr3, watching his Miami team go down like this.. I mean Cleveland :oldlol:
:roll: :roll: :roll:

I like Kyrie, and he played great, but for some reason I keep feeling he's exaggerating his injury. He said before the game that he was going to have to will himself to play, yet he came out and played better than most and looked pretty agile. Then he got "hurt" after the game was over in OT. I watched the replay several times and couldn't see where the injury happened. I think that was a calculated move to make the GS think that they'll have it east next game. I just don't buy it until he misses a game in the finals.

[Simple Jack]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

I like Kyrie, and he played great, but for some reason I keep feeling he's exaggerating his injury. He said before the game that he was going to have to will himself to play, yet he came out and played better than most and looked pretty agile. Then he got "hurt" after the game was over in OT. I watched the replay several times and couldn't see where the injury happened. I think that was a calculated move to make the GS think that they'll have it east next game. I just don't buy it until he misses a game in the finals.

Are you really that delusional? Kyrie faked his injury?

[Out_In_Utah]

Yeah, that was an unfortunate injury. It also gives LeBron more excuses.

[Derka]

You never want to see this. In the Finals, every team should have all its horses in the stable. Credit to the kid for trying to gut it out before the re-injury.

[scm5]

If what I'm reading is true, there's a lot riding on the severity of Kyrie's injury for the Cavs. More than this year's championship chances, more than the health of their star player.

http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/1068/emotions-run-high-after-irvings-knee-setback

Tons of media outlets are reporting Kyrie's father and agent being at odds with the Cavs organization about whether or not Kyrie should play. If the injury happens to be serious, I could see a lot of backlash falling to the Cavs for this kind of behavior. He's only 23 and set to be their franchise player for a long time, they should not have pressured him to play if he wasn't up to it.

They might lose Love, Lebron, Kyrie, and any future stars that might want to play there if things go south.

[shrempf_on_rice]

Feel bad for Kyrie, the only respectable player on the Cavs.

But if this injury is serious and can possibly affect his career, what are the odds Lebron bolts again?

[RRR3]

Feel bad for Kyrie he's a beast, played his ass off today..

Must suck for the true cavs fans like rrr3, watching his Miami team go down like this.. I mean Cleveland :oldlol:
:kobe:
I'm a Heat fan. I'm only cheering for the Cavs cuz I'm a Bran stan. Thought this was known.

[J Shuttlesworth]

This. There is literally one Kobe fan in this thread "celebrating" kyrie's injury. And shuttlesworth was probably also happy when Kobe went down with his injury.
Link to me celebrating someone's injury? I'll wait.

And there are 2 Kobe stans laughing on page 1 alone

[scandisk_]

A healthy Kyrie and Curry is a wash. Which leaves Lebron to go ape mode. I've got Cavs in 6, now with KI not 100%. fakk it

[Solefade]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

I like Kyrie, and he played great, but for some reason I keep feeling he's exaggerating his injury. He said before the game that he was going to have to will himself to play, yet he came out and played better than most and looked pretty agile. Then he got "hurt" after the game was over in OT. I watched the replay several times and couldn't see where the injury happened. I think that was a calculated move to make the GS think that they'll have it east next game. I just don't buy it until he misses a game in the finals.

he has tendenitis which could probably lead to something serious if you keep playing on it and a strained foot...you saw his reaction after the game and while he was walking to the locker room and you still think he's faking it? :facepalm

[kenuffff]

he just has tendonitis, it feels like something is wrong and hurts pretty bad. the stuff talking shit about lebron is why i go on other forums for real basketball discussion not trollling/noobs.

[kenuffff]

he has tendenitis which could probably lead to something serious if you keep playing on it and a strained foot...you saw his reaction after the game and while he was walking to the locker room and you still think he's faking it? :facepalm

he is a bit of a *****, lots of players/athletes get this, it hurts a lot but there is nothing structurally wrong with the joint so no it doesn't lead to anything serious, he'll probably need to have it cleaned out at the end of the season with a surgery if he wants, but you can basically play/live with tendonitis as long as you warm up and can handle the pain.

[stevieming]

he is a bit of a *****, lots of players/athletes get this, it hurts a lot but there is nothing structurally wrong with the joint so no it doesn't lead to anything serious, he'll probably need to have it cleaned out at the end of the season with a surgery if he wants, but you can basically play/live with tendonitis as long as you warm up and can handle the pain.

Dude, you can play with tendonitis, but it turns you into an old man. I have achilles tendonitis, and it's impossible to move well.....

have you actually had either knee or achilles tendonitis? And tendonitis can lead to tears and ruptures....

[stevieming]

he has tendenitis which could probably lead to something serious if you keep playing on it and a strained foot...you saw his reaction after the game and while he was walking to the locker room and you still think he's faking it? :facepalm

he most definitely is not right, his moves are not as fluid as normal and despite him moving better, his movement is compromised.

[RedBlackAttack]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

I like Kyrie, and he played great, but for some reason I keep feeling he's exaggerating his injury. He said before the game that he was going to have to will himself to play, yet he came out and played better than most and looked pretty agile. Then he got "hurt" after the game was over in OT. I watched the replay several times and couldn't see where the injury happened. I think that was a calculated move to make the GS think that they'll have it east next game. I just don't buy it until he misses a game in the finals.
Yeah, he is obviously faking. He fell down and there weren't any bones sticking out or anything. So funny.

[ImKobe]

What's the status? I want to know if he's going to be able to even play the rest of the series...this ISH taking too far.

[heavensdevil]

dude quit on his team... would he have left if they were up 1? tie game? highly doubt it. Man left like a beotch... same thing I saw in Kyle Lowry with his "injury" where he had to leave the game.

[MP.Trey]

dude quit on his team... would he have left if they were up 1? tie game? highly doubt it. Man left like a beotch... same thing I saw in Kyle Lowry with his "injury" where he had to leave the game.
You're an idiot.

[pegasus]

Yeah, he is obviously faking. He fell down and there weren't any bones sticking out or anything. So funny.
I didn't say it was funny, nor did I type something that was funny. I'm a Bulls fan, so I know how it feels.

In light of the recent reports, I now see that my guess was not right. Sucks for Kyrie and the finals.

[Warriorsfan86]

So many jerks in this thread

[Warriorsfan86]

No class whatsoever

[Warriorsfan86]

This is what we have come to

[Warriorsfan86]

It shouldn't surprise me though

[Warriorsfan86]

This is ISH after all

[Warriorsfan86]

I love ISH though.....to be completely honest

[Warriorsfan86]

Where else can you just type random thoughts without getting shot down

[Warriorsfan86]

I've done a lot of things I'm not proud of....

[Warriorsfan86]

I'm having wicked thoughts and desires right now

[Warriorsfan86]

It's one of those things that I can't run from

[Warriorsfan86]

And I can run pretty dam fast

[Warriorsfan86]

I can still run a 4.5 40

[Warriorsfan86]

We just timed it the other day

[Warriorsfan86]

I wish I would have stretched better because I almost pull something

[Warriorsfan86]

I'm sore as hell right now

[Warriorsfan86]

Oh well, I'm ready to start a new journey

[Warriorsfan86]

I'm going to take the world by storm

[Warriorsfan86]

I mean, that's the plan anyway.

[Warriorsfan86]

Don't get it twisted. I'm still about that action

[Warriorsfan86]

Regardless of what may have happen a few days ago

[Warriorsfan86]

I just didn't feel like fighting that day

[Warriorsfan86]

I'm no punk....sure, I get scared sometimes, but I'm no punk

[Warriorsfan86]

After I seen him knock that guy out, I didn't want to fight anymore.

[Warriorsfan86]

I didn't run though, I just tried to talk my way out of it

[Warriorsfan86]

And it worked. I walked away without a scratch.

[Warriorsfan86]

Not today buddy, not today

[Warriorsfan86]

You live and you learn, but you don't run