Kyrie Irving revealed he almost punched Payton Pritchard during the 2024 NBA Finals after Pritchard’s consecutive half-court shots shifted momentum. Irving, facing a hostile Boston crowd and reflecting on his past with the Celtics, admitted the experience was intensely emotional. Despite the near-altercation, Irving’s openness and commitment to growth have earned him renewed respect. Post navigation Milwaukee Bucks risk losing Damian Lillard as the star now open to joining Boston Celtics after past rejection White House security breach: ‘Phone’ was thrown over the fence; lockdown imposed briefly