NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving, Jaylen Brown’s Relationship ‘Probably The Worst’

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving, Jaylen Brown’s Relationship ‘Probably The Worst’

NESN by Chris Grenham on Wed, Jun 19, 2019 at 9:55PM

In the blink of an eye, the Boston Celtics find themselves facing a sudden restructuring of sorts due to the potential departures of Al Horford and Kyrie Irving. With rumors of latter’s departure swirling for the last month, inside stories of Boston’s disappointing season have made headlines, many of which involve Irving’s relationship with his teammates. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix added to those in a Fox Sports Radio appearance on Tuesday.

The NBA insider said Irving had an “awful” relationship with Boston’s young players, specifically referencing his rocky ties with Jaylen Brown. “You can write a whole book on what went wrong because the season was basically a disaster from start to finish. His (Irving’s) relationship with the young players on the roster was awful. Jaylen Brown, he was probably the worst with,” Mannix said. “I don’t think it was great with Jayson Tatum, and it was awful with Terry Rozier because Terry was supplanted at a position he thought he did enough to win. That created a pretty nasty atmosphere. Kyrie’s leadership skills were lacking, and he failed at it.

He was the first player to be coached by Brad Stevens who didn’t really enjoy being coached by Brad Stevens and that relationship wasn’t solid.” We all remember their postgame interviews amid a January road-trip, where Brown indirectly jabbed at Irving after the all-star point guard called out the team’s younger players. So yes, the evidence was there, but reports like this one help to confirm our suspicions. If Irving does in fact depart for say, Brooklyn, the narrative of young guns vs. veterans will likely play less of a role next season.

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Kyrie is a fake intellectual.  He tries to fool others, but it just comes off as whack.

He shows up to a film session, and walks up to Brad.  Brad says "good morning" and Kyrie comes back with "what does the word government mean to you?

I guess this kind of odd question thing went on a lot behind the scenes.  It's hard to be a leader when, after one of these questions are asked of a teammate, the teammate walks away saying, "what the heck was that all about?"

Maybe Kyrie is in the wrong field, he should have joined the IT department.

gyso wrote:Kyrie is a fake intellectual.  He tries to fool others, but it just comes off as whack.

He shows up to a film session, and walks up to Brad.  Brad says "good morning" and Kyrie comes back with "what does the word government mean to you?

I guess this kind of odd question thing went on a lot behind the scenes.  It's hard to be a leader when, after one of these questions are asked of a teammate, the teammate walks away saying, "what the heck was that all about?"

Maybe Kyrie is in the wrong field, he should have joined the IT department.

I could see why Brown wouldn't get along with him. Brown is very smart.

I wish Jaylen would have punched him....

cowens/oldschool wrote:I wish Jaylen would have punched him....

LOL... “You like taking shots Ky? Well here’s one in the throat”!