When Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers in July 2017, it sent shockwaves around the NBA. It came just a year after the Cavaliers pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history,

Irving went from being the favorite child and No. 1 pick in Cleveland to the No. 2 option next to LeBron, and on some nights the No. 3 option next to peak Kevin Love. That changed the dynamic for Irving, who was entering his fourth NBA season when LeBron decided to return to Cleveland from Miami.

Kyrie Irving picked Kevin Durant, not LeBron James or Luka Doncic, as the "mostspecial" teammate he had ever shared a court with.The post Kyrie Irving Takes a Veiled Shot at LeBron James, Luka Doncic appearedfirst on Heavy Sports.