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Kyrie Irving backtracks on long-term commitment with Celtics

Maybe it’s not going to be all that difficult to pry Kyrie Irving out of Boston.

Judging from comments he made before a shoot around Friday at Madison Square Garden, Irving may not be as committed to the Celtics as people thought at the beginning of this season.

“At the end of the day, I’m going to do what's best for me and my career and that’s just where it stands,” Irving said when asked if he had wavered from his commitment to stay in Boston long term. “Right now, my focus is on this season and winning a championship with the Celtics.