Up until this season, there weren't a lot of people talking about Kyrie Irving in the same way that most do today.
In his first two seasons in the league -- after being drafted first overall in 2011 -- the Duke product missed a combined 54 games due to injury. In other words, Irving missed the equivalent of nearly two-thirds of an entire NBA season. Let that sink in.
It was at that time that analysts, critics, and fans began to question Irving's longevity. Then, one thing led to another, and before you knew it people were questioning other qualities of Irving's game such as his work ethic and drive to win.