Kyrie Irving's Relationships with Former Celtics Teammates

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Kyrie Irving maintains he has a great relationship with his former Celtics teammates.

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He disputes claims that there is animosity between him and his ex-teammates.

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Irving describes his relationship with players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as brotherly.

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He emphasizes the mutual respect and support they share despite competitive rivalries.

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Irving cherishes the memories and experiences from playing alongside talented teammates.

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Jayson Tatum reflects positively on learning from Irving during their time together.

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Irving values the personal connections formed with his teammates off the court.

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He looks forward to maintaining these relationships regardless of their on-court competition.

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