Kyrie Irving: Enjoy The LeBron Show While We Can
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving lauded the greatness of LeBron James’ career after beating the Lakers on Monday night.
The Vice President of the NBPA has ‘things in the works’ that could make the schedule less demanding on superstars.
Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis missed the Nets game ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with the knicks.
“I see it from both sides,” Kyrie Irving said.Â
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“And I have to sit in the middle and just say we have things in the works right now that we talk about, but all in all, everybody’s body is different, everybody’s will to play is different and everybody’s desire to be out there is different. I just think those that are available to play will play and those that are not, you just got to respect their bodies and respect what they do.”
Although he didn’t face him on Monday, Irving was full of praise for LeBron James’ legacy
“I definitely saw this when we were playing together,” Kyrie Irving said.Â
“His ability to prepare himself mentally, spiritually, emotionally, game to game, day to day. I’ve been quoted on saying it’s hard to be LeBron James, or any superstar, or any entertainment, sport, athletic or business industry, because all eyes are on you. But he’s handled it extremely well.”
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“We gave the keys to the whole entire business to an 18-year-old kid and now he’s 38 years old and he’s still dominating,” Irving said of James. “I don’t think we should be surprised. I think we should congratulate and celebrate him as much as possible. Continue to enjoy the shows that he put on because it’s not going to be for too much longer.
“Whenever he decides to play [until], I’m enjoying the show. And I wish we could have gotten a chance to play against one another but who knows what can happen down the line?”
