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Kyrie Irving made a splash Thursday night at the Boston Celtics' annual Fan Appreciation Night by announcing his intention to re-sign with them after season's end.
On Friday, he explained his decision further – casting light on the turnaround of his perceived indecision on whether to stay in Boston.
"I'm happy here," Irving said. "Every day is at an all-time competitive high." What more can you ask for a chance of getting a chance to get rid of Cleveland?
"They had the same attitude, they just wanted to show me what was Celtic about, and I was going to come around, and I absolutely did not believe in it."
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Boston Celtics coach coach Jerome Allen pleaded guilty to accepting a break while the head coach of the University of Pennsylvania Quakers. He is likely facing a suspension from the Celtics, according to multiple reports.
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Kyrie Irving says he plans to re-sign with the Boston Celtics next season.
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Kyrie Irving claims to have a confidence in his lower body that did not exist during his abbreviated 2017-18 first season for the Celtics. "No limitations," he said.
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The first year of the final year of the year was reported to be in progress at the end of the New York Knicks.
Irving told reporters on Friday, he had been indecisive at the end of last season, coming off knee issues after his first season in Boston.
"Irving said," I needed to get to know some people in my career. "
He added he enjoyed "having an environment where I'm challenged on a mental and physical level."
The tradition and history of the franchise also appealed to Irving, who revealed his dreams of putting his No. 11 in the rafters one day.
"Obviously, a lot of great players have come before me, but to grow my name in Boston Celtics tradition and history is something I'm glad I can do, and I plan on," Irving said.
Irving caught the head of the eye, he said, he was going to re-sign.
"Ask me the Celtics if they would have me back, that was the first question," Irving said. "I just wanted to make sure, and it was an easy decision."
Added Irving: "Honestly, it just was like, 'Man, I do not want to move again.' I do not want to uproot my family and just be dealing with anything new again.
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