What happened to Kyrie in 2015 Finals?

In Game 1 of the 2015 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending left kneecap fracture after he collided with Klay Thompson.

Was Kyrie in the 2015 finals?

Kevin Love missed the entire series due to a dislocated shoulder he sustained in the first round of that year’s playoffs, and Kyrie Irving missed the final five games of the series due to a knee injury he suffered in overtime of Game 1.

Why did Kyrie Irving leave the Cavs?

The trade. In July 2017, Irving requested the Cavaliers to trade him. Brian Windhorst of of ESPN.com reported Irving requested a trade because he wanted to “play in a situation where he can be more of a focal point and that he no longer wants to play alongside LeBron James.”

Is Kyrie injured 2016?

Kyrie Irving Injury History: 2016 A fractured left kneecap meant that Irving didn’t make his season debut until late December, and he only played limited minutes when he did return. Irving missed 29 games this year, and 25 were because of his knee.

What year did Kyrie and love get hurt?

2015
[Celtics still figuring things out heading into stretch run] Love played with Irving for three seasons, although both were injured during the 2015 playoff run. Love suffered a dislocated shoulder in Game 4 of a first-round sweep of the Celtics.

When did Kyrie get hurt with the Cavs?

On this day in NBA Finals history: Kyrie Irving fractures his kneecap in 2015 — The Undefeated.

What did Kyrie say about Cleveland?

In a video posted on Twitter by Complex Sports, Kyrie turned to the fan and said, “Got y’all a championship and motherf**kers still ungrateful.” The fan then responded by saying it was just one championship, despite it being the only title the franchise has ever won.

How many games did Kyrie miss in the Finals?

He went on to help the Cavaliers reach the NBA Finals for just the second time in franchise history despite missing two games in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks with a knee injury.

How many games did Kyrie 2021?

Irving would miss all 41 of Brooklyn’s home games in 2021-22 if he does not receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as road games against the Knicks, Warriors, Lakers and Clippers. Brooklyn opens its season in Milwaukee on Oct. 19, a contest that could feature Irving in the Nets’ lineup.