Exciting info from Kyrie interview

[FLCeltsFan]

There has been much speculation in the media about Kyrie wanting to leave the Celtics for the Knicks when he is a free agent this summer.  In an interview with Jackie MacMullan Kyrie said this: 

"Can we beat Golden State in a seven-game series? Yes."

What makes him so sure?

"Because of who we have," Irving answered, "and what we're establishing here, not just for this season, but for hopefully for the next few years, something that's pretty special.

"Who wouldn't be a part of this?" Irving said, gesturing to Boston's new practice facility. "Who wouldn't want to be a part of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum and Al Horford and Gordon Hayward?

Sounds like someone who is planning to stick around.  He also said that the reason he won't commit now is financial.  He would leave 80 million on the table if he were to sign an extension now.  Makes sense to me.

Now when all those Kyrie to wherever rumors come out, we can remember that he thinks they are building something special in Boston and isn't likely to leave it. 

[jmost]

He also said that the rumors of him talking to Jimmy Butler about teaming up were based on a conversation they had 2 years ago, before he was traded to Boston, and that there was nothing there.

Kyrie also used the term "next level" when talking about the talent on this year's team, and saying that the scrimmages have been amazing.

[FLCeltsFan]

I am so excited to see this team. I can imagine that the scrimmages are next level because everyone on this team is playing for minutes and every spot is wide open right now.