Kyrie Irving claims he was the best option at each of his teams until he met Kevin Durant

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has been fortunate eugh to play alongside some incredible players throughout his NBA career so far but claimed that one man stands out among rest. In a recent podcast, Irving showered praise on Kevin Durant, claiming that two-time NBA champion is "best player" he's ever played with. However, NBA fans across world felt that Kyrie Irving's comments about Kevin Durant were a sign of disrespect towards three-time NBA champion LeBron James, who played alongside  Australian-born guard for three years in Cleveland. 

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NBA news: Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving reveals what it's like playing with Kevin Durant

While speaking on  Boardroom podcast earlier this week, Kyrie Irving, who joined Brooklyn Nets last season, spoke about his new teammates and saved a special mention for Kevin Durant. 28-year-old was asked, "If re are 10 seconds left in a close game, who takes final shot?" Irving initially admitted that he always felt that he himself was best option in every team he's played in during crunch situations but explained that it's w changed, owing to presence of Kevin Durant. 

"I always felt I was best person for crunch situations in every team I've played at until I met Kevin Durant," said Kyrie Irving. "When I see him (Durant) shooting, I think to myself, 'Man, this guy can shoot'." Irving's comments were slammed by fans on social media, who were left surprised that LeBron James wasn't his first or second pick. In a separate interview on Thursday, Irving cleared up his comments after facing some backlash from NBA Twitter.

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Irving explained that he never meant to diss James and it was simply an opinion. "Why must it always be bror vs bror, if I want to address someone personally, I will." Back in 2017, when Kyrie Irving left Cavaliers, reports claimed that point guard was keen to make a name for himself and grow out of James' shadow. Kyrie Irving shot crucial three-pointer in Game 7 of 2016 NBA Finals to help Cleveland Cavaliers win ir first NBA title in franchise history but LeBron James has had his fair share of clutch shots throughout his career.

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NBA news: Kyrie Irving injury update

Earlier this year in January, Irving revealed that he received a cortisone injection to relieve an impingement and bursitis in his right (shooting) shoulder. Although Irving returned to action for Nets later that month, he sprained his ankle during a game in February which ruled him out for  remainder of NBA season. Irving is targeting a return to NBA next season. 

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