Hayward and Irving presser at 11am

[CelticSooner]

Kyrie is a nerd nothing wrong with that. C's have a team full of nerds and will be coached by a nerd. Match made in heaven? lol

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Kyrie is a nerd nothing wrong with that. C's have a team full of nerds and will be coached by a nerd. Match made in heaven? lol

CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mainevent]

"Self-explanatory" Kyrie is not, lol. We got ourselves an aimless rambler.

...and his name is Dino Pitino 

[Surferdad]

Couldn't watch as I'm working, but it seems everybody is saying Kyrie is the impressive one...would not have guessed.

[Jamilmac99]

Irving aced that presser. He said all the right things and came off as incredibly intelligent, highly motivated, and just a great team player. I still think some fans don't understand the ceiling with Irving. I would not be surprised if he surpasses 30ppg soon. I am expecting a monster season which will easily vault him into the top ten discussion. That's not even to mention his ability to raise his play to the ultimate level in clutch situations. Kyrie scored over 27 ppg in the Finals, shot 47%, 41% on 3PT, and 94% FT. Also chipped in with 15 steals and 5 blocks for those that continually criticize his defense.

[KGBirdBias]

Something struck me during the presser. Kyrie said he was watching film of Hayward two weeks ago. I couple that with Tatum giving up #11 awhile ago. I wonder how long this trade has been in the works. Then Kyrie goes on vacation with Tatum. I'm thinking it could've been even BEFORE Irving asked out and that's why he asked out.

Just some timelines that got me thinking.

[CelticsElite]

Something struck me during the presser. Kyrie said he was watching film of Hayward two weeks ago. I couple that with Tatum giving up #11 awhile ago. I wonder how long this trade has been in the works. Then Kyrie goes on vacation with Tatum. I'm thinking it could've been even BEFORE Irving asked out and that's why he asked out.

Just some timelines that got me thinking.

kyrie was on vacation with a bunch of Dukies. It just so happens Tatum is one

[CelticsElite]

Kyrie is a nerd nothing wrong with that. C's have a team full of nerds and will be coached by a nerd. Match made in heaven? lol

lol

[jambr380]

Here are some highlights (I lifted these from the link below) for people who can't/couldn't watch the stream:

http://www.wkyc.com/sports/nba/live-updates-from-kyrie-irvings-introductory-press-conference-with-the-boston-celtics/470020887

Live updates to follow:

- Irving calls his career in Cleveland "an unbelievable journey" and an "unbelievable ride." Says he won't point fingers for his desire for a departure, but is looking forward to the opportunity ahead.

- Asked about the burden of carrying the Celtics franchise, Irving says he doesn't believe that responsibility falls on any one player. "The teams get remembered more than the players," he says. Notes the Celtics storied history, from both a team and player standpoint.

- Celtics GM Danny Ainge declines to comment about his communication with the Cavs over the past week as the two teams discussed additional compensation.

- Irving admits to asking for a trade. Says it's the most human thing he could have done and calls the decision "courageous." Says he's been "patiently waiting" through the entire process.

- Asked specifically about the last week as the trade waited to be finalized, Irving reiterates that he was patient. Says he cursed twice and ran out on the street to Atlanta when he learned the trade finally went through.

- Irving asked about now competing with the Cavs, he says that he'll defer to coach Brad Stevens from a strategic standpoint. Says the team has yet to meet collectively. "I'm just finally happy to get my jersey on this stage," he says.

- Stevens says "we all know what we're shooting for," in reference to Boston's championship aspirations. "It's going to be a fun growth process."

- Asked about playing for Stevens, Irving references the head coach's intelligence and calls it an "equatable" offense relative to every player's skill on the floor. "It's a constant wave in the game. It can change. It can go up and go down."

- Gordon Hayward asked about his relationship with Irving. Notes visit with Cavs in 2014. "Then LeBron came and that kind of squashed that." Irving laughs as Hayward notes that their journey has come "full circle."

- Kyrie: "We'll be tested in a number of ways." Notes the pressure the team is already receiving, despite so many new pieces having been put together."

- Irving admits that Brad Stevens' offensive system was a big reason why he favored coming to the Celtics.

- Kyrie asked about relationship with LeBron. Says he hasn't spoken to him since asking for trade. Calls relationship between them "special." Says he's at peace with that journey and is looking forward to starting anew. "Now that I'm sitting here, it just echos in terms of being appreciative of not only the Cleveland fans, but all of Ohio and Bron and that special team we had."

- Kyrie: "The brotherhood exists, even without all of this."

[moiso]

Kyrie really is a rambler. It's like his thought process mimics his dribbling. Jukes this way, spins, zags that way, etc.

I agree with you about him being a rambler, but also with the guys impressed that he said the right things.  Yes, Irving pronounces his words perfectly but that definitely doesn't prove intelligence.  Rondo was a horrible public speaker but he's supposedly a super bright guy.  Bird couldn't speak either.

[j804]

Kyrie really is a rambler. It's like his thought process mimics his dribbling. Jukes this way, spins, zags that way, etc.

I agree with you about him being a rambler, but also with the guys impressed that he said the right things.  Yes, Irving pronounces his words perfectly but that definitely doesn't prove intelligence.  Rondo was a horrible public speaker but he's supposedly a super bright guy.  Bird couldn't speak either.

Pretty much pressers/speeches dont win you basketball games
 

[rollie mass]

Irving is cool-horford and jaylen/tatum are going to love this guy-listening to his interview he seemed crystal clear
Brad is going to have fun with these guys-family team and the gym working their craft-
Marcus Smart may be the most vocal of the bunch

[footey]

Kyrie really is a rambler. It's like his thought process mimics his dribbling. Jukes this way, spins, zags that way, etc.

TP

[BitterJim]

Something struck me during the presser. Kyrie said he was watching film of Hayward two weeks ago. I couple that with Tatum giving up #11 awhile ago. I wonder how long this trade has been in the works. Then Kyrie goes on vacation with Tatum. I'm thinking it could've been even BEFORE Irving asked out and that's why he asked out.

Just some timelines that got me thinking.

Tatum changed numbers when his college number became available after the Bradley trade.  You're putting a bunch of unrelated things together.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

Man, all that whining about the 2k videos had to make some people change their thing after that. That was one hell of presser by Kyrie (Gordon spoke approximately 3 times lol). He seems extremely wise for his age. I know it's just words but with all of the things said about his character and him wanting spotlight it sounds like he wants the opposite of that, he wants more of a team instead of everyone having to fold into what LBJ wants or what's best for him. TEAM.


For those who missed it

https://youtu.be/tz5PpDFD8RQ