Blatt made some waves at a business conference in Israel when he declared that the Cavaliers would win a title next season, per Keith Britton of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland. Irving has now matched his aplomb.
While making an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O'Neal ahead of free agency, Irving was asked about his role in recruiting Kevin Love to stay. And within his response, he indicated that the Cavaliers could have upended the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals if not for a crippling onrush of injury bugs.