Kyrie Irving's Value to the Celtics: Then and Now

The Celtics will look to win an 18th NBA title, one more than the Los Angeles Lakers, by knocking out Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. That's a win-win-win scenario for Celtics fans.

BOSTON — There are some truly impactful, difference-making stars in the NBA Finals this year for both teams.

But as talented as they are, there’s an undeniable gravitational pull towards one star in particular: Kyrie Irving.

When you combine his talent, the role he plays with the Mavericks, and all the history he has with the Boston Celtics - some good but a lot of bad - it’s hard to ignore his status in this series.