From Newsweek · Matt Audilet · · 40s
Kyrie Irving on NBA retirement
Kyrie Irving says NBA has changed too much for him to stay.
In brief
Kyrie Irving says NBA has changed too much for him to stay. Kyrie Irving says the NBA has become less human and more robotic than he remembered as a kid, considering retirement. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving is entering his 14th active NBA season in 2026-27 with the Dallas Mavericks.
Irving on NBA changes
Irving says the NBA has become less human and more robotic than he remembered as a kid.
“The game has changed. It's become less human. It's more robotic.”
Irving's retirement thoughts
Irving will weigh his options over the next few seasons as he considers retirement.
“I don't say that as a negative thing. I love the playing. I love the competition, but do I love all the hoopla that goes into it?”
In short
Kyrie Irving says the NBA has become less human and more robotic than he remembered as a kid, considering retirement.
