Irving skips championship reunion; Cavaliers player's response: 'He ignored us'

Kyrie Irving's absence from the Cleveland Cavaliers' 10th-anniversary championship celebration has ignited a debate, with former teammate J.R. Smith publicly stating Irving was invited but chose to ignore the team. Smith took to social media to refute claims that Irving was not asked to attend, asserting, "Nobody missed out. He was invited, but he ignored us all. Stop talking crap."

However, other reports offer a different perspective. ESPN analyst Anthony Gharibas initially reported that Irving had indeed been invited. Meanwhile, journalist Brandon Robinson suggested that Irving's inability to attend stemmed from a prior commitment to an NBA-organized camp, which the star player was obligated to participate in.

“

Nobody missed out. He was invited, but he ignored us all. Stop talking crap.

Despite the controversy surrounding his attendance, Irving did acknowledge the milestone. He posted on Instagram, reflecting on the 2016 Cavaliers' championship journey, which is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable in NBA history. The Cavaliers famously came back from a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, a feat sealed by Irving's iconic game-winning shot.

"All for one, one for all. We accomplished this mission together. Like brothers. That's the only thing that matters to me," Irving wrote, emphasizing the bond and shared accomplishment of the championship team. The reunion saw the presence of several key players from that historic squad, including LeBron James, Kevin Love, Richard Jefferson, J.R. Smith, Matthew Dellavedova, Tristan Thompson, Channing Frye, and Iman Shumpert.

“

All for one, one for all. We accomplished this mission together. Like brothers. That's the only thing that matters to me.