Damian Lillard: Players around the league “respect” Kyrie Irving’s decision to want out of Cleveland

“I think everybody across the league respects it,” Lillard said.

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July 24, 2017

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving (2) looks to pass against Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 137-125.

It was a shock on Friday when it was first reported that Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving wanted out of Cleveland and the shadow of LeBron James. A few days later, Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard joined SiriusXM NBA Radio and offered his thoughts on the situation.

“I think everybody across the league respects it,” Lillard said. “He has his heart set on other things and you’ve gotta respect that.”

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