Twitter Reacts To Kyrie Irving Being Traded To The Boston Celtics
By Isha Thorpe
August 23, 2017
It's official. Kyrie Irving is being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics.
In exchange, the Cavs will be adding some other equally talented baller players on to their roster. According to ESPN.com, "The Boston Celtics have acquired All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers for point guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic and Brooklyn's 2018 unprotected first-round pick, the teams announced Tuesday night."
Irving has been wanting to get traded for some time now. Rumors initially began surfacing that this desire was because he was having issues with Cavs All-American Lebron James. However, James said that those rumors weren't true. Last night (Aug. 22), he even tweeted his support and excitement for Irving's next move. See this message below.
That's the only way to be to the kid! Special talent/guy! Nothing but respect and what a ride it was our 3 years together Young Gode #Filayy https://t.co/wKYmYsmdgG
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 23, 2017
Celtics' President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge said in a statement about the trade: "This has obviously been a roller coaster of a day for us, trading away Isaiah and Jae and Ante, especially Isaiah and Jae, who have been such a big part of our team and our success and our Celtic culture as leaders of our team. Very, very difficult day. At the same time, a very exciting time [to add] one of the best offensive players in the league." He added that the phone call with Thomas after this decision was made was extremely difficult to have.
Since this news broke, social media has been in shock. Read some Twitter reactions to the big news below.
We have acquired four-time All-Star @KyrieIrving in a trade with the @cavs.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 23, 2017
đź“ť: https://t.co/BsoQtsX2FD pic.twitter.com/TqYQnXsYwy
Kyrie on opening night when Lebron switch on him pic.twitter.com/V3Sx2ZEC4i
— Rev. Eric Dunn (@ericvdunn) August 22, 2017
🔥🔥🔥
— NBAextra (@nbaextra) August 23, 2017
Kyrie Irving ➡️ Boston
Isaiah Thomas ➡️ Cleveland
🔥🔥🔥#NBAextra pic.twitter.com/u76x7qWsYl
Kyrie, like his dad before him, will wear #11 in Boston pic.twitter.com/2tUGeLEa5u
— Forever Green™ (@ForeverGreen_) August 23, 2017
Breaking: The Cavs have agreed to deal Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Žižić and 2018 Nets 1st-rounder. (via @GoodmanESPN) pic.twitter.com/ugR0adoNs9
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 22, 2017
Kyrie Irving will wear No. 11 with the Boston Celtics, the team confirms. pic.twitter.com/MH57weACTV
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) August 23, 2017
Great tribute to LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.
— NBA SKITS (@NBA_Skits) August 23, 2017
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Kyrie got exactly what he wanted, in a great situation with a very competent front office
— NBA All Access (@nballaccess) August 23, 2017
If u not waking up today thinking abt what u gonna scream when Bron gets switched onto Kyrie for first time opening night we cant be friends
— Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) August 23, 2017
Kyrie Irving waking up this morning like... pic.twitter.com/Qde1GgnVFu
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) August 23, 2017
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