Although Kyrie Irving will not make his return to Boston, the narrative surrounding the Nets point guard’s difficult time on the Celtics will still be present even if he is not.
The Celtics, who take on the Nets on Wednesday, seem to have moved past the frustrations and lack of leadership that ensued when Irving was on the team. They are now boasting a 12-4 record, a top ranking in the Eastern Conference so far this season, and “happy” has become their new identity. The matchup, it seems, was the the perfect opportunity to see just how far the Celtics have come without him.