Kyrie Irving doesn’t deserve to hear vulgar comments directed at him by fans during NBA playoffs. He also doesn’t need to respond in kind.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
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After missing playoffs again, has Lakers’ investment in LeBron James and Anthony Davis been a bust?
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