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Kyrie Irving's next film project takes him to OKC's haunted hotel

In February 2016, when Kyrie Irving still played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, he removed himself from a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after just nine minutes with "flu like symptoms.'' Irving later clarified the real culprit was nausea from numerous bed bug bites he endured during the team's stay at the notorious Skirvin Hotel, where countless guests -- including NBA stars -- have sworn they've encountered paranormal activity.

Legend has it that hotel owner W. B. Skirvin had an affair with a chamber maid named Effie during the Prohibition. She became pregnant with Skirvin's child, so the story goes, and was locked in a room on the 10th floor of the hotel.