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New York Knicks: Kyrie Irving’s spotlight looms large before free agency

“Will they or won’t they sign?” That has surrounded Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the New York Knicks since the 2018-19 season started. Even as both navigate potential championship — or conference finals — caliber seasons.

The Golden State Warriors playing elite basketball has kept Durant’s situation somewhat quieter than Irving’s, as Boston has played below expectations and continues to feature eye-opening comments.

The latest from the 2016 NBA champion, was a comment on the spotlight, per Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe:

Kyrie: "I didn’t really come into this game for there to be cameras in my face, be famous, be a celebrity, so it’s a little hard for me.