Cleveland Cavaliers: Revisiting the LeBron James and Kyrie Irving fallout

By Tony Pesta | Jan 17, 2019

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts with Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a game at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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Kyrie Irving LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

After a tough loss, Kyrie Irving called up his old friend, LeBron James, to apologize for a few of his actions when they were together on the Cleveland Cavaliers.

When Kyrie Irving demanded to be traded away from the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017, many assumed it was to get himself out of the shadow of LeBron James.

Now that Irving is experiencing what it’s like to lead a championship caliber team firsthand, he’s had a chance to reflect on his former behavior and attitude towards leadership.

Irving told NBC Sports‘ Chris Forsberg the details of his phone call to James. Kyrie explained that he apologized to James for his actions when they were together and asked him for advice on his current situation.

https://twitter.com/NBCSCeltics/status/1085754040582004736

It is clear that since Irving is now on the other side of the table he can fully understand where James was coming from. Kyrie now realizes how difficult it is to lead a team to an elite level and is remorseful for the way he handled criticism from his superstar teammate.

These comments from Irving give us reason to take a deep look back into how the Cavaliers managed to lose two of the franchises greatest players all within a year. Today, we analyze what caused the fall out between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

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