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The 2018-19 Boston Celtics four-way road to redemption

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 01: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden on March 01, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 01: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden on March 01, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Kyrie Irving’s leadership

Kyrie Irving has struggled with his leadership role throughout the season.  From his feud with the media to calling out his young teammates, Irving hasn’t been the leader he left LeBron James to be.

In fact, he turned to James for advice on how to lead a team full of young talent.  While the ups and downs of this NBA season should be used as a learning tool for the young players Irving has called out, it also has been a learning experience for him as a superstar in the league.

Within his annoyance with the pressures of NBA stardom, Kyrie Irving has learned that it is his play and attitude on the court and in the locker room that ultimately translates to leadership.  In believing in his teammates and trusting in their ability, he is showing them that recognizes their growth.

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The best thing about Irving’s transformation over the last week or so is that he is taking accountability for his role in the team’s struggles.  From apologizing to the media to openly applauding his teammates, the five-time All-Star is showing his own maturity.

To get past teams like the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics need Kyrie Irving to flourish as one of the leaders.  That means sharing the role with either Al Horford or Gordon Hayward or even both.

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