Published 11:12 IST, January 7th 2020

Kyrie Irving expresses frustration at shoulder injury, unsure of return date yet

Kyrie Irving started to feel shoulder pain shortly after the Nets vs. Pelicans game on November 4. It was later revealed he had suffered a shoulder impingement.

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Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving on Saturday h an interaction with media to provide an update on  shoulder injury that he suffered in vember 2019. return date of point guard is still unclear, as he continues struggling to lift his right shoulder when taking shots. Irving's injury saw him missing game when  Nets travelled to Boston Celtics. His face was printed out on flyers and taped to outside of TD Garden in Boston with word 'coward' written across his eyes and se. During that game, fans were heard repeatedly chanting, "Where is Kyrie?"

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NBA: Kyrie Irving injury update

Speaking to media about recovery process, he expressed his frustration and helplessness with injury, especially while having to explain it to medical staff and experts. However, Irving ded that he is in a better place w. He will give next update on his injury a few weeks later.

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NBA: Kyrie Irving injury

se were Kyrie Irving's first comments to press post-injury which has sidelined him nearly two months ago. 27-year-old athlete felt tremendous pain on his right shoulder shortly after Nets vs. Pelicans game on vember 4.

It was later revealed he h suffered a shoulder impingement, which could possibly require surgery. Earlier, Irving h told reporters that he has avoided surgery and inste turned to cortisone injection for time being. Irving and Brooklyn Nets fans will be hoping that he would t require any surgery in future as he has tried to go without any anti-inflammatories for long-term fitness.

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11:12 IST, January 7th 2020