Kyrie Irving: 'Until I beat them, they have all the right to continue to boo'
The atmosphere was charged with now-usual animosity towards star point guard Kyrie Irving, evident in a loud “Kyrie sucks!” chant from the crowd during the fourth quarter. Post-game, Irving responded calmly to the crowd’s reaction, acknowledging their freedom to boo. “They have a right to boo,” Irving said after the loss. “From my career record against them in the last few games, I haven’t won. So, until I beat them, they have all the right to continue to boo. I think that’s what makes the theatrics of sports and competitive sports fun. Just gotta embrace it. It’s part of it.”
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kyrie continued on the booing. Felt like hostilities, as he described them previously, simmered slightly but he embraced it as part of the matchup now: pic.twitter.com/JVzaLKRESt – 12:53 AM
Kyrie continued on the booing. Felt like hostilities, as he described them previously, simmered slightly but he embraced it as part of the matchup now: pic.twitter.com/JVzaLKRESt – 12:53 AM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Good news for the Celtics as a group, and Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown individually.
Bad news for Kyrie Irving.
The Sultan of Stat, @DickLipe, has it all in his latest offering following Friday’s 138-110 victory over Dallas. pic.twitter.com/RQ4eWLqEE0 – 11:58 PM
Good news for the Celtics as a group, and Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown individually.
Bad news for Kyrie Irving.
The Sultan of Stat, @DickLipe, has it all in his latest offering following Friday’s 138-110 victory over Dallas. pic.twitter.com/RQ4eWLqEE0 – 11:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas Mavericks beat handily in Boston, Kyrie Irving jeered throughout by Celtics fans dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:33 PM
Dallas Mavericks beat handily in Boston, Kyrie Irving jeered throughout by Celtics fans dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:33 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Kyrie Irving on being booed at TD Garden: “They have a right to boo. From my career record against them in the last few games, I haven’t won so until I beat them, they have all the right to continue to boo. I think that’s what makes the theatrics of sports and competitive sports… – 11:22 PM
Kyrie Irving on being booed at TD Garden: “They have a right to boo. From my career record against them in the last few games, I haven’t won so until I beat them, they have all the right to continue to boo. I think that’s what makes the theatrics of sports and competitive sports… – 11:22 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The only question about Kyrie tonight is, will the boos be every time he touches the ball? pic.twitter.com/I5wDBQmaPJ – 11:22 PM
The only question about Kyrie tonight is, will the boos be every time he touches the ball? pic.twitter.com/I5wDBQmaPJ – 11:22 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kyrie Irving said the boos don’t bother him, they come with the territory and it’s been 6 years now since the departure. Jayson Tatum shared a similar sentiment, didn’t seem to love it but accepted it’s just gonna happen. Tatum said there’s no ill will from former teammates. – 11:06 PM
Kyrie Irving said the boos don’t bother him, they come with the territory and it’s been 6 years now since the departure. Jayson Tatum shared a similar sentiment, didn’t seem to love it but accepted it’s just gonna happen. Tatum said there’s no ill will from former teammates. – 11:06 PM
Kyrie Irving @KyrieIrving
Thank you for everything GOD.
I gotta stay poised and accept all the tests on this journey. The wins, the losses, and the emotional moments, are lessons to grow from.
No matter what, I gotta keep persevering through the Hate, the next generation is watching close.
Hélà 🤞🏾 – 10:33 PM
Thank you for everything GOD.
I gotta stay poised and accept all the tests on this journey. The wins, the losses, and the emotional moments, are lessons to grow from.
No matter what, I gotta keep persevering through the Hate, the next generation is watching close.
Hélà 🤞🏾 – 10:33 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown declined to comment on the Celtics fans still booing Kyrie Irving, but he did have some advice:
“We should probably boo every star player that comes in the arena…When Jokic and all those other players come here, boo them too.” – 10:23 PM
Jaylen Brown declined to comment on the Celtics fans still booing Kyrie Irving, but he did have some advice:
“We should probably boo every star player that comes in the arena…When Jokic and all those other players come here, boo them too.” – 10:23 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics roll on, easily defeat Luka, Kyrie, and the Mavs 138-110. pic.twitter.com/50oaFJD5AJ – 10:18 PM
Celtics roll on, easily defeat Luka, Kyrie, and the Mavs 138-110. pic.twitter.com/50oaFJD5AJ – 10:18 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Kyrie Irving and Jaylen Brown sharing a hug and short conversation after the game. #Celtics #Mavericks
BOS 138, DAL 110. – 9:53 PM
Kyrie Irving and Jaylen Brown sharing a hug and short conversation after the game. #Celtics #Mavericks
BOS 138, DAL 110. – 9:53 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
And with the game in hand for the #Celtics, here comes the “Kyrie Sucks!” chants from the Garden faithful. #Mavericks – 9:46 PM
And with the game in hand for the #Celtics, here comes the “Kyrie Sucks!” chants from the Garden faithful. #Mavericks – 9:46 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics up 127-103 on the Mavs and the Garden fans get in a “Kyrie Sucks” chant for good measure – 9:46 PM
Celtics up 127-103 on the Mavs and the Garden fans get in a “Kyrie Sucks” chant for good measure – 9:46 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
119-99, Boston, 6:43 left.
6th straight game for the Celtics with a 20-point lead, trying to record the NBA’s first 10-game win streak this year.
Their last 10-game win streak was in November of 2019.
Their last 11-game win streak?
With Kyrie in November of 2017. – 9:38 PM
119-99, Boston, 6:43 left.
6th straight game for the Celtics with a 20-point lead, trying to record the NBA’s first 10-game win streak this year.
Their last 10-game win streak was in November of 2019.
Their last 11-game win streak?
With Kyrie in November of 2017. – 9:38 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Mavericks 102-90 after 3Q. Tatum 27, Porzingis 24, Brown 20, Holiday 11; Doncic 28, Irving 19, Washington 15, Lively II 13, Hardaway Jr. 10. – 9:24 PM
#Celtics lead #Mavericks 102-90 after 3Q. Tatum 27, Porzingis 24, Brown 20, Holiday 11; Doncic 28, Irving 19, Washington 15, Lively II 13, Hardaway Jr. 10. – 9:24 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
23 for Doncic. Irving just became the first Maverick to join him in double figures. – 8:37 PM
23 for Doncic. Irving just became the first Maverick to join him in double figures. – 8:37 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown & Doncic each have two fouls early in the 1st. Kyrie’s 3PT shot isn’t there early, but he got into the mid-range for a few makes late to stay within six. Loud boos every time he touches the ball. – 7:53 PM
Brown & Doncic each have two fouls early in the 1st. Kyrie’s 3PT shot isn’t there early, but he got into the mid-range for a few makes late to stay within six. Loud boos every time he touches the ball. – 7:53 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Not quite the welcome Irving got in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/ctIDsVgtGi – 7:41 PM
Not quite the welcome Irving got in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/ctIDsVgtGi – 7:41 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Solid boos from the Garden crowd for Kyrie Irving during pregame intros. Would say it wasn’t quite as loud as peak Kyrie hatred during the 2022 playoffs tho – 7:40 PM
Solid boos from the Garden crowd for Kyrie Irving during pregame intros. Would say it wasn’t quite as loud as peak Kyrie hatred during the 2022 playoffs tho – 7:40 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Green, Washington, Lively, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Porzingis, White, Holiday
6:43 tip @971TheFreak – 7:15 PM
Mavs starters: Green, Washington, Lively, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Porzingis, White, Holiday
6:43 tip @971TheFreak – 7:15 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Mavericks at Celtics – TD Garden March 1, 2024 – Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
Dallas – Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Josh Green, PJ Washington, Derrick Lively II
OUT – Boston: None Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/KuanZDnycU – 7:05 PM
Mavericks at Celtics – TD Garden March 1, 2024 – Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
Dallas – Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Josh Green, PJ Washington, Derrick Lively II
OUT – Boston: None Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/KuanZDnycU – 7:05 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jason Kidd says Dante Exum will be capped at 20 minutes tonight, but the goal for Dallas is to get him minutes with Kyrie – 6:06 PM
Jason Kidd says Dante Exum will be capped at 20 minutes tonight, but the goal for Dallas is to get him minutes with Kyrie – 6:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
After wiping his feet on the Celtics logo at the Garden during the 2021 playoffs, Kyrie Irving won his next game against Boston, Game 5 in Brooklyn.
He hasn’t won since.
Nine straight losses.
0-4 in Boston.
His last regular-season win in Boston with fans?
2017 with the Cavs. pic.twitter.com/eBJYYrM5G4 – 1:45 PM
After wiping his feet on the Celtics logo at the Garden during the 2021 playoffs, Kyrie Irving won his next game against Boston, Game 5 in Brooklyn.
He hasn’t won since.
Nine straight losses.
0-4 in Boston.
His last regular-season win in Boston with fans?
2017 with the Cavs. pic.twitter.com/eBJYYrM5G4 – 1:45 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Fun ESPN night with Celtics-Mavericks on center stage.
Aside from the Tatum-Luka main event, Tatum’s final game as a 25-year old. (Plus Tatum/PJ Washington – first meeting since the “League Pass” banter in Charlotte), we have the return of Kyrie Irving on the undercard… – 1:39 PM
Fun ESPN night with Celtics-Mavericks on center stage.
Aside from the Tatum-Luka main event, Tatum’s final game as a 25-year old. (Plus Tatum/PJ Washington – first meeting since the “League Pass” banter in Charlotte), we have the return of Kyrie Irving on the undercard… – 1:39 PM
More on this storyline
Noa Dalzell: Jaylen Brown made sure to find and embrace Kyrie Irving after tonight’s game -via Twitter / March 2, 2024
He also took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to address this game. “Thank you for everything, GOD,” Irving said in his post. “I gotta stay poised and accept all the tests on this journey. The wins, the losses, and the emotional moments, are lessons to grow from. No matter what, I gotta keep persevering through the hate, the next generation is watching close.” -via BasketNews / March 2, 2024
Celtics stars, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, also addressed the booing, with Brown suggesting a universal approach. “Fans, you know, they do what they do. Whatever reason for that, I think we should boo every star player that comes into our arena. I would like to see that,” Brown stressed in a post-game conference. “Maybe it has an effect, maybe it doesn’t. When [Nikola] Jokic and all these other players come in here, boo them too.” -via BasketNews / March 2, 2024