Kyrie Irving had a surprisingly gracious congratulatory message for the Celtics
Following the Brooklyn Nets’ elimination from the playoffs, Kyrie Irving took time to congratulate the Celtics on their series win.
Apr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsDespite a series that featured back-and-forth interactions with Boston fans, Kyrie Irving took time following the Nets’ playoff elimination to congratulate his former Celtics teammates.
Irving took to Twitter following the loss to praise the Celtics players for their series performance.
“We can congratulate the Boston Celtics for doing what they came to do,” Irving told reporters following Game 4.
Irving also took time to embrace Jayson Tatum after the final game of the series after sharing a close relationship with the young scorer during his two seasons as a Celtic.
Despite tensions with Boston in the past, Irving made sure to tip his cap to his former teammates and wish them well as the Celtics’ playoff run continues.
The Boston Celtics took on the Brooklyn Nets in Game 4 of their first-round 2022 NBA playoff series on Monday night at Barclays Center. Check out photos from the game below.
Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Four
Elsa/Getty ImagesKevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics square off during the first quarter of Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Four
Elsa/Getty ImagesRobert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics dunks in the third quarter as Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsApr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Patty Mills (8) during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsApr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (30) and forward Nic Claxton (33) during the first quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsApr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is fouled as he drives to the basket by Brooklyn Nets center Andre Drummond (0) in front of Nets forward Bruce Brown (1) during the first quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Four
Elsa/Getty ImagesJayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after he is called for a foul in the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsApr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin (2) controls the ball against Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsApr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) and center Daniel Theis (27) during the first quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsApr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (30) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsApr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Four
Elsa/Getty ImagesKevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates his three point shot in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets – Game Four
Elsa/Getty ImagesKevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets heads down court in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Four
Elsa/Getty ImagesKevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball as he is pressured by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics in the second quarter during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsApr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Four
Elsa/Getty ImagesJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks as Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets defends in the first half during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
