Kyrie Irving says he intends to remain a member of the Boston Celtics beyond this season.
“If you guys will have me back, I plan on re-signing here.” – @KyrieIrving pic.twitter.com/0wDLzuv5WL
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 4, 2018
Kyrie is entering the final year of the five-year, $94 million contract he signed with Cleveland before the 2015-16 season.
He has a player option for the 2019-20 season and can become an unrestricted free agent after that.
.@KyrieIrving 🗣 pic.twitter.com/afUtAVIgqx
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 4, 2018
Former Celtics great Paul Pierce told ESPN that Irving opting to return would be a smart move for his legacy.
“I think that’s a legacy decision and for him to see the potential of that team moving forward in Boston,” Pierce said. “Winning a championship in Boston is different than winning one in Cleveland. He will be immortalized if he wins in Boston.”
Obviously, this is big news (bad news for the New York teams). The Clippers might've had a shot, but Boston is by FAR the best situation. https://t.co/DDLoBhtreg
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) October 4, 2018
Definitely a smart move for Kyrie. You don’t want to have that KD label of jumping ship. Uncle Drew in bean-town seems like a great fit.