Boston Celtics: 3 reasons team should re-sign Kyrie Irving

By Sam Minton | May 10, 2019

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on April 17, 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, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 21: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

2. Kyrie Irving will learn from his mistakes

There is no doubt that this was a season full of mistakes for Kyrie Irving. He realized that it isn’t easy being a leader and just because you have a lot of talented players doesn’t mean you are guaranteed a spot in the NBA Finals.

The good thing is that Irving’s issues are mostly off the court. Kyrie is still an amazing basketball player it’s just everything else that comes with being a star player that he needs to improve on.

I think the No.1 concern if Irving does come back is that he needs to be a better leader. Next season I want to see Kyrie taking accountability and actually giving a crap. No more telling fans to wait until the playoffs. When a problem arises Kyrie and the Celtics need to fix it.

Guys like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the future of this team. When you have a guy like Irving blaming them for no reason it doesn’t make Boston seem like such a great place to play basketball.

Honestly after this season the only way to go is up. Irving has to learn from his mistakes this season and become a better leader. If he comes back to Boston I expect to see a much different Kyrie when the season begins.

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