BOSTON -- Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving couldn't help but flash an incredulous smile when, on the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the first question that came his way Wednesday was about a former teammate rather than his current Finals foe.
Then again, LeBron James isn't just any teammate.
"Is that the first question?" Irving said when asked about James' recent podcast comments stating he is "f---ing mad" to not be teaming up with the eight-time All-Star any longer. "Oh, God, I love it. Got to love this, man.