In defense of Kyrie Irving

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesMore times than not, I agree with Kyrie. He’s polarizing for sure, but I think largely misunderstood in his two-year stint with the Celtics. While his press conferences were often stream-of-consciousness soliloquies that were transcription nightmares, they were always impulsively honest and I appreciated that. In this world of social media, brand maintenance, and self-styled expression, Kyrie Irving is a refreshing voice, not just as a sports superstar, but simply as a person.

After the Celtics’ 121-110 win over the Nets on Friday night, Irving took to Instagram to address the jeers and boos that rained down in his absence. Kyrie has sat out homecoming games…