Point guard Kyrie Irving said he doesn’t envision his career lasting as long as that of veteran Vince Carter, who will be 41 years old when he takes the floor against Celtics Friday night at State Farm Arena.
“No, no,” Irving said ahead of shootaround. “Once I’m done with this, hopefully in my early to mid-30s, I’m done with this.”
Irving clarified he loves the game of basketball — and being an NBA player is something he dreamt about as a kid — but he noted everything that comes with the stardom “doesn’t hold the same stature it once did.