Kyrie Irving came in for some criticism due to his absence from the sideline during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he apparently had a medical reason for his absence.
According to Celtics president Danny Ainge, Irving had a nasal procedure done and was subsequently absent for the decisive game.
Kyrie Irving needed a procedure done for a deviated septum, which was why he wasn’t at Game 7, per Danny Ainge. Didn’t want to be seen after the surgery, Ainge said.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixYS) May 28, 2018
That might not quiet the criticism, but there you have it. It certainly looked odd that the injured star wasn’t at such a huge game, but it is a legitimate reason. Irving will take what he’s seen forward into next season, when he is expected to be fully healthy.
