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Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck joined the Greg Hill Show Tuesday morning to discuss Kyrie Irving’s departure and what the state of the team looks like moving forward.
It’s no secret that towards the end of Irving’s time in Boston, it seemed he was unhappy and didn’t want to be there. Grousbeck seemed to confirm that was the case, but made sure to note the former Celtics point guard does not have anything against the organization.
“Well it just wasn’t a general era of happiness around the team at the end,” Grousbeck said. “You know, he just sent me a text the other day out of the blue and it was a really thoughtful and nice text, lengthy text kind of, and I responded and we had a nice back and forth. I mean that doesn’t always happen with players, and he’s a guy that wants to have a good relationship.”
“We do have a good relationship, he and the Celtics organization have a positive relationship. We wish him kind of the best, except when he’s playing us,” he added. “But he’s a good guy, he tried hard, he gave us two years, and we’re going to move forward.”
Looking ahead to the future of the team, the Celtics owner also is optimistic the unhappy era is coming to an end, and a new one is about to begin.
“Kemba is a phenomenal player- 25 points a game last year, I think he’s a three-time All Star, and just a great person. A glow, you know, an aura, of positivity, and he’s super excited to be here,” Grousbeck said. “He chose us, he had multiple other places he could’ve gone. He wanted to talk about the banners and a ring and what they look like, and how it feels to be a Celtic. He’s super excited.”
Though, Walker isn’t the only one who turned down other offers because he genuinely wanted to be a Celtic.
“Then Enes Kanter chose us. (He) had bigger offers elsewhere, more money elsewhere, but you know, chose us to come play for Brad and to really have a meaningful role on a good team,” he added.
The newest additions to Boston’s roster want to be there, and that sense of positivity could make all the difference for the team next season.