Kyrie Irving Says He Used Anthony Edwards' Comments as 'Motivation' | Inside the NBA

Kyrie Irving joins the Inside the NBA to talk the Mavs Game 1 win vs. the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards' comments before the series that he wants to guard Kyrie, and more.
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[@brandonshannon9193]

A lot of people owe Kyrie an apology, Shaq and Chuck included. But you can see that he's so unbothered and in a very good place! Shout out to him!

[@logansmith9056]

That one game slow down

[@user-hy1od6by1w]

In a good place because he's smiling? Lol WILD. junior Seau was in a good place too.

[@exxie1]

There's no need for apology. The accusations have some grounds to it. He said some stupid shit. He did some stupid shit. But at the end of the day, after hearing all that noise, Kyrie never made an excuse. And look how grown he is right now. Some dudes just have a rougher way to get there, and some have it roughest. End goal is just to be a better man than yesterday. So shoutout to Kyrie man... love him as a basketball player, I also criticized him before and I respect him more now for taking it all

[@XxTesla21xX]

Apology for what?

[@brandonshannon6864]

@@exxie1he said some stupid shit??? Who is the authority on what he’s said? He answered questions that was asked of him and he spoke his truth! He didn’t get the jabbed and people called him all types of names now as the news comes out he was right to take a stand. So I stand by my comment.

[@ritikgautam5497]

The whole nba espn is hypocritical af when it comes to kyrie

[@rvckyym]

Yup they thought he was cooked 😂😂😂😂😂

[@NinjutsuSeeker]

Oh maybe, they had a change of heart. Kyrie is doing much better on and off the court. He should get better treatment ?

[@samuelCWM]

hyper

[@strengthandhonor9334]

Well considering he isn’t constantly talking about the earth being flat and all that wannabe Hotep shit… 😂🤦🏿‍♂️

[@ritikgautam5497]

@@NinjutsuSeeker all he ever wanted was to lead his own team and grow .he was always like this but more humble now

[@luffyskywalker7549]

Remember when Shaq and Chuck was calling him stupid a couple years ago... good times

[@user-mp8jv4rk4v]

Why you bringing old stuff up you little diva lol I bet you were born after 1999

[@blindsight3690]

Factzzz....we don't forget

[@user-xb4tw6lk8p]

Let's be honest, they were justified. The Kyrie of now is waayyyy more mature than the Kyrie in Brooklyn.

[@laneyj]

@@user-xb4tw6lk8p no, they weren't justified. They publicly humiliated another man for what, exactly? views? It's especially pathetic considering how much Kyrie does for his community and others. They're clowns.

[@oggalaxyxxryuma7702]

@@user-xb4tw6lk8p no they were not justified. considering he has his own beliefs and stands on them firmly as any faithful believer should, regardless if you agree or disagree with his antics he was always a nba champion before people made it a trend to use his name and slander him for little to no actual reason. James harden cry baby ass talked about kai not being there everyday in bk and that being a reason he left. Just to end up on 2 more different teams and he’s watching kyrie preform on the highest level in the playoffs just like you and me😂also his guy kawhi got injured. its funny to some of us how karma works, but im just a spurs fan watching from a far😀

[@deantalamantes6190]

Kyrie showing class to all his haters

[@naimjustjokin_]

He’ll show class to his haters and disrespect the guy who got him a ring. Wild to me.

[@sirloin17]

Him and LeBron share that ring lil sis

[@jabezahouansou8024]

@@naimjustjokin_ he gave Lebum a ring.

[@MegalodonFitness]

Him and bron been back cool thats why bron always tried to recruit him​@naimjustjoh kin_

[@valoruniversity]

@@naimjustjokin_ Kyrie hit the shot that ot Lebron the ring

[@djdebebe4144]

I love the way Kyrie speaks it’s amazing

[@Steven-qf7bn]

Get off his 🍆

[@cliffallstadt3981]

His uncle was Rod Strickland played for the New York Nets, Kyrie has a better handle, couldn’t stop Rod from getting to the hole,🏀, very similar type games,🙏🏽

[@bishopmed]

@@cliffallstadt3981this has nothing to do with the comment lol

[@dkim3589]

Dallas native here, so happy Kyrie is on the Mavs!

[@CalRoberts-pn7se]

Always been true to himself

[@Crip52Crazy]

Had That Boy Ant Tired AF

[@Chasingdreams_]

Mosquito was tired than mf hahaha

[@Vhito1Slash]

that popeyes diet

[@atthespeedoflife2150]

​@@Chasingdreams_Eddie Winslow

[@Saucygremlinsks]

Yeah because bro eats like a soccer mom in heat 😂😂

[@tedsterbtv4896]

Ant can’t carry and chase Kyrie all game.

[@hanj31]

that was a hell of a question by chuck at the end

[@joelgarcia2792]

Hell of an answer too

[@cheothegeo2742]

Chuck always a real one wit real one questions

[@emaan3259]

3:20 draymond using any moment he can get to shade Rudy is hilarious

[@alakaspoon1458]

elite hating

[@voltz8945]

Atleast he ain't choking him no more 😂😂😂

[@devontewilson151]

Its childish and getting old

[@JackChit-pv3dj]

Govert is the weak link in this series, you seen how much more effective Naz is

[@SP-rp9di]

​@@JackChit-pv3djgoober is the weakest link in any series

[@Nathaniel-iu4ci]

Draymond couldn't make it through the segment without mentioning Gobert 😂he so mad he on the podium and not playing rn.

[@zkid001]

Podium 😬

[@Nathaniel-iu4ci]

@@zkid001 anytime, I love helping others with their self esteem. 😌

[@_itzlo]

😂😂😂😂

[@owenparker6651]

Maturity looks damn fine on Kyrie!!

[@RandyTheFittest]

He was always mature stop listening to the media my nigga build your own opinions you don’t know these niggas in real life you watching through a tv 😂😂😂

[@michaelelliott1212]

Does it? LOL

[@Niqueisbreeze]

No diddy

[@pg13pacernation30]

Kyrie's growth as a leader and a mature superstar has helped him clear all the wrong narratives about him. Older and wiser 🧠All we want is for Kyrie Irving to win another ring 😭💪🔥

[@akonvict]

Fr, after the way this same show dragged him through the mud a couple years ago, he still showed up and showed maturity.

[@druskeymercadel8955]

Uncle Drew wanna go against Tatum and Brown

[@wlashay56]

They not beating Boston

[@jayyeu1no811]

@@wlashay56 no Boston gone beat themselves if they keep playing like that first game against the pacers

[@wlashay56]

@@jayyeu1no811 I hate Boston but let’s be real Dallas dont have enough for them Kyrie and Luka gonna show up but that’s not going to be enough Boston got a complete team especially if porzingas come back it’s gonna be worse

[@SaveTheBestForU]

@@wlashay56 the Celtics have had a cakewalk because the East is so easy. Any team that comes out of the west is beating the Celtics for sure with a hobbled Porzingis

[@LordSnow-ll5kv]

Boston is choke artists. Tatum gonna disappear and if Boston don’t put up numbers they have too many dry spells scoring Dallas vs Boston gonna be a fun series but I think kyrie is just on another level and Dallas chemistry is just off the charts. I don’t see the same chemistry with Boston.

[@Stk182]

Humans are mostly hypocritical Kyrie a good human Answers every question with Such clarity

[@kouamesamson9665]

Happy to see Kyrie being happy. My favorite player and wish he win the championship this year.

[@michaelelliott1212]

He's happy now. But he'll want out after they lose this series. And then I'll be happy.

[@super_summoner]

KAI always been happy, ppl just wanted him unhappy.

[@Boxingguru114]

@@michaelelliott1212they not losing to the TWolves 😂

[@j.t.flautt7087]

Me too !!

[@user-rm4ii5uj7s]

Facts

[@brotherjohnsmusic9491]

SHAME ON THE PEOPLE sitting right there who didn't apologize for all that hate they spilled from their mouths a few years back.

[@addiebrook2517]

What hate? Dude said that the earth is flat😂😂😂

[@SamuelToby-bs1qk]

He did'nt play for blookyn had many excuses. That's why he still tryin to prove he can pkay

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

Forgive & forget

[@huckstaunfiltered8200]

​@@addiebrook2517you mean medical freedom..? Not forcing people to get jabbed..???

[@strengthandhonor9334]

Well considering he isn’t constantly talking about the earth being flat and all that goofy wannabe Hotep shit anymore. 🤷🏾‍♂️😂🤦🏿‍♂️

[@pg13pacernation30]

Kyrie's growth as a leader and a mature superstar has helped him clear all the wrong narratives about him. Older and wiser 🧠All we want is for Kyrie Irving to win another ring 😭💪🔥

[@mellod5615]

Chuck just got finished fabricating narratives about wnba players being haters. Then proceeded to sit here with Shaq and be phony, smiling in Kyrie's face after they genuinely hated on him for months and called him everything but a child of God. Can't make this up. Good thing Kyrie is a good dude.

[@samfran89]

False equivalency my guy. Their hate for Kyrie was more of a media agenda. WNBA players are still women at the end of the day so they're gonna tear each other down lol. Shaq and Chuck still come off as two faced though I agree with that fasho

[@mellod5615]

@samfran89 Not one player has hated on these rookies. That's a false, media driven narrative. The nerve to say they're women at the end of the day when you dudes hate on each other all day long. Shaq was just getting flack for hating on Joker when it was announced he was MVP. Now its they're women at the end of the day. FOH. Shaq and Chuck been the biggest haters on these new players for years.

[@therealjayz8036]

Kyrie about to win his 2nd championship.

[@joet4811]

Easy there man. You and me want that, but please don't jinx him.

[@LordSnow-ll5kv]

Yup the nba gonna turn up the ref sliders before that happen because that would hurt lemedias legacy as goat. I been hoping dallas would win it all since the dubs lost to the kings lmao

[@BlessedOrri]

@@LordSnow-ll5kvhow is Kyrie winning a championship going to hurt Lebron legacy? You sound dumb not to mention mans has no fmvp’s no hate him winning a chip ain’t going to do nothing to Lebron my boy. Lol but I see Lebron living rent free in your head still though which is insane.😂😂

[@JojoDandan09288]

Easy they only win 1 game 😅😅

[@KwamePenny]

Relax

[@17oUtLaW17]

All this hate towards him now they on his junk🙄 weak as hell

[@KingJackson-qj2uh]

Facts

[@armuk]

when he acted a clown, he got treated a clown now he's acting as a serious baller, he gets treated as such

[@thomas_the_cat]

kyrie without all the drama is one of the scariest players in clutch... glad to see him balling with the mavs

[@user-yh3cy8tj1d]

His drama is magnified by the media. He invites some of it but ultimately they blow everything out of proportions.

[@onetwo8847]

After what Ant said... Kyrie said - "Sometimes you gotta pop out and show 🥷s"

[@drew3208]

Good interview and great questions, Draymond!

[@AyyAreTee123]

Yea definitely want Kyrie to get another ring would be great so they can respect his greatness more 💯💯

[@DOOM412]

@4:20 Kenny gave Shaq flashbacks of the 95 Finals 😂

[@michelecampbell6031]

I'll admit as a Mavs fan I was anxious as all get out when Kai came to Dallas. He drew a lot of negative attention in Brooklyn, and the last thing I wanted was that negative attention resting on my Mavs who were already struggling to get positive media attention, despite having a generational talent and one of the best, if not the THE best, player in the league on the team. Color me surprised when Kyrie Irving turns out to be one of the classiest, most wholesome human beings I'd ever seen in sports. He seems humble but confident, even-tempered, and like he's been a genuinely positive veteran presence in our locker room. I know for sure he's had significant influence on Luka, who I feel has actively and visibly matured this season, and everyone seems to love him as a teammate, on this team and on his past teams. And it looks like he gives the best hugs, honestly. Kai, I owe you an apology. Shame on me for letting the media dictate my opinions, I should know better.

[@deedeechant9792]

Imagine all these clowns were against Kyrie cause he didn't take the clot shot. Luv ya Kyrie.

[@BigDirtDawg]

Exactly, bunch of sheep

[@user-jp7do9di4j]

"I knew he was gonna pressure me a LITTLE bit."

[@joshuadelacruz9826]

What a good answer with a humble spit respect.. 🎉 uncle Drew cooking

[@Pumpsin525]

It’s amazing that he sat with them after the way they talked about him when he went through the whole movie thing

[@EtiandroRosa]

Kyrie, such nice fellow. How people hatin'em is beyond me 😅

[@alisyed7659]

Kyrie Irving reading the Quran really helped him emotionally and his maturity.

[@rohanparmar5822]

Man !! Sooo happy for kyrie❤️🔥🔥

[@brettsfav4]

Ernie is savage 😆

[@julfons]

the word of the night "SWITCH" 🤣

[@shauryasati947]

Luka getting it back in blood for jokic 😭😭😭

[@jazzymars30]

The series finished?

[@MayorMe]

Kyrie told Shaq don’t break character…😂

[@mrvhz7]

Shaq so happy he’s not in Denver he would have been getting cooked😂😂😂

[@Robert-vw2yt]

Shaq and Barkley called Kyrie an Idiot..... now they're kissing his ass

[@Michael-vn2jj]

Rudy Gobert played 38 minutes and they were +10 with him on floor (nobody else was better than +1) In the 10 minutes Rudy sat they were a -13 Rudy Gobert was massive in this game and was not the problem

[@ghsense2626]

Ant already got exposed game 7 vs Denver, hes doing too much, chill out that MJ talk got him big headed.

[@brianjohnson2725]

That jordan bs is GOOFY. NOT EVEN CLOSE

[@sheastanford6260]

He’s just a kid. He’s gonna be fucking great. We’ll have to see

[@bigmodontfail6229]

@@brianjohnson2725facts they tryna force the narrative

[@ghsense2626]

@sheastanford6260 Hes just a kid when he gets his tail whopped but when he's dropping 40 a night y'all we're saying he Jordan, he the face of the NBA 😂

[@anitraridgeway2714]

I love this show. These dude make me smile

[@Fallout2Roleplay]

Kyrie making Draymond smile so hard 😂 bro gonna be on the Mavs next season

[@BIG-AD-0612]

Yessssir.....Lets Go Mavs

[@klwerphw1487]

They should be happy that he even talking to them the shade they throw on him is crazy

[@Food-is_Life]

Kyrie to Ant: I’m a champion and I’ve been here young un. Stay in your lane.

[@jeanrodriguez860]

he did not say that!

[@Food-is_Life]

@@jeanrodriguez860​​⁠Kyrie would never say that to him. He’s too humble. Unlike Ant over here laughing and acting like he won the Finals after beating the Chicken Nuggets. Confidence one thing but he’s getting cocky.

[@LargeDude2023]

Kyrie hit the biggest shot in Cavs history. This is just another day at the office for him. He’s played against better versions of this type of player his entire life.

[@j.t.flautt7087]

Love seeing Kyrie so happy man ❤ hope he gets another ring!

[@Raulo707]

Remember , he said he wanted Dallas ! Kyrie ain’t Murray !

[@OGBrownSuga]

What’s a drop coverage and what do they mean by blitzing here?

[@aarushshah2007]

Watch mind the game or something more

[@MaxMurray-yk6ny]

The guy defending the guy setting the screen drops back to protect the drive instead of following him up blitzing is he immediately contest for a double team

[@marcosmireles7545]

Seeing this Kyrie is like seeing a whole new man.

[@RMASUPERFLY]

I would love to see Kyrie as commentator someday. Soft spoken and real knowledgeable on basketball and on life.

[@WernerSNazon]

As a Nets fan, blessings to you Kyrie.

[@user-tt1hx2nm4p]

If it wasn't for Kyries injury and KDs big ass foot, yall would have went to the Finals that year and beat the Sons.💪

[@treylive150]

Drymond said “why would you try that”😂🤣🤣

[@djvando]

Kyle Irvin "the Artist" there is no other with that elegance in basket.

[@jayb860]

Great Final Question Chuck! Give him a pass Producers… 👍🏾

[@KeithRaymond-ux9db]

Glad to See KYRIE getting the Respect from his Peers that's what Time it is Peace 🕊️!!!

[@jubyloo2]

All these commentators bashed kyrie during lockdown. Kyrie chose his morals over money. Now all these same dudes on his nuts. In Kyrie We Trust.

[@CoreyHinton-pr3gw]

He’s gotta be the best at getting interviewed hands down!!!!

[@dkim3589]

Kyrie has unlocked the Mavericks mind body and spirit.

[@KishanScott-os7qu]

Kyrie competes in all levels ✊🏽

[@jayb860]

Luv how Ernie strategically times his plug or teasing of the other guys…😂😂😂

[@3starkala]

I love dis fa Kyrie Mann🐐

[@humanrich]

To be fair the "I got Kyrie" quote is a bit out of context. It was more practical, confident than bravado. Just sounded like he was looking forward to it, rather than being cocky.

[@andydufresnejr]

i bet 2 years ago kyrie wouldve taken offense to charles last question. kyrie fans will say hes always been like this but personally i do think he finally found the switch to being an actual leader over this past season. hes a guy who wears his emotions on his sleeves so you can always tell when somethings bothering him. alot of men around their mid 30's find themselves and can finally tune out what the world has been telling them what should make them happy and how they should live. i think because kyrie has found peace in his personal life hes able to lead like a leader should. happy to see that but also if im honest im also thinking, "took long enough"

[@warrengeti5493]

Not a fan of Shaq. " A good example is someone who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.🖤👑🌟✨✨

[@megmaravillas]

Ant prob remember what happened to book, when he tried talking with Luka that's why he chose kyrie. He didn't it's almost the same mentality. I was just surprised Ant is kinda quiet for the whole game. I think he don't want to poke the "Lion".

[@redzbass6254]

TNT has to do all games 🥳0:51 🤣

[@joseleal9450]

Man, Draymond is REEEALY jealous of Gobert's 4 DPOY. It's so obvious that it's kind of sad. It's not Gobert's fault that he called himself the greatest defender ever and only got one 🤷‍♂️ Deal with that dude.

[@svccxss]

Its levels to this life we live and kyrie is at the top

[@bigmodontfail6229]

If Kyrie take it seriously it’s over.

[@justinhumphrey1516]

He’s always taken it seriously.

[@smoothradio102]

We Jersey too 🙌

[@essencetaiji1745]

After that interview, I'm a Kyrie fan for life.

[@bitw434]

kyrie is an all time great when he's locked in to just hooping. amazing to see

[@shadanshad9552]

Kyrine is a professional and down to earth person. A good man.

[@TheReal-trublu357]

Just became an even bigger fan of ky....lets get 3 more mavs

[@dwdimanuel290]

Kyrie took it personal

[@jasonmarino5509]

Ant didn't even saying anything bad he said he was looking forward to the match up and it would be a good match up... Is that a call out these days !? Good Lord

[@darylmain01]

No sir he said eatlier that he lock up Murray and then he said i got Kyrie he is challenging the man

[@testing52009]

someone at tnt really ruined this show by adding on draymond

[@Mesh642003]

Wrong

[@testing52009]

@@Mesh642003 i know right? it's really hard to find someone as obnoxious as draymond

[@sunflowerjolley8691]

The series is far from over . These people 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jamiethomas5849]

Kyrie eliminating Boston out of the finals in Boston would be all the proof I need to know the universe is capable of balancing itself

[@eamonkelley3811]

Doncic vs Porzingis too. Dallas v Boston the Finals we need!

[@fordskool]

Going to miss this crew 😢

[@Rajesh1622]

Everyone clowed me for supporting kyire... Look at those now 🤣🤣🤣

[@TJ_Thekidd]

2:04 my 2nd favorite player man I love realness

[@angelortez947]

What shoes is kyrie wearing plz help... I need em

[@uberexpress4268]

Looks like new Anta Kais he hasnt released yet. Hopefully they drop soon they fire

[@laxmidas2072]

Focusing on presales for the best returns. Revux is my top pick!

[@aandk2594]

Does anyone remember when Kyrie played with Tatum and Brown on Boston??? Imagine if they stuck together. Wild…

[@NOPITY696]

Ant got mad love and respect for you but kyrie is different dawg baby Kobe fr

[@nanawav]

This man Kyrie knows the secret. You can just feel the vibrations off him no Diddy

[@nathangarcia7112]

😂😂😂 had ant man gasping for air

[@realtalker101]

I'm rooting for this guy!

[@lebokhantwane392]

I honestly never understand the hate on Kyrie ....🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 what a champ! My kinda guy anyday

[@ProperProductionz]

“Don’t break character is crazy”

[@AceLiberachi7]

Draymond stay throwing darts at Rudy 😂

[@kroening21]

bro all ANT said is "i got kyrie, its gonna be fun" ig thats calling someone out in 2024 lol

[@deucedolla7172]

Draymonds question was the best basketball question 💯

[@jeffroche2214]

Shoutout all my True Jews✊🏾

[@fkjla]

Mane I can't pick between Dallas and Minnesota

[@eddiesheppard9544]

Congrats Uncle Drew. You are must see TV.

[@pakman54321]

Kyrie is the main character this whole time. He is just ready for it now

[@justinhumphrey1516]

Kyrie is better than me because I definitely would have called Shaq and Chuck out for calling me an idiot a year ago.

[@kelvingraddy]

Now the NBA back in love with Kyrie