Seemingly, the Celtics were worse with Irving on the floor, as they were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs last season against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Celtics finished in fourth place in the eastern conference with a record of 49-33 — worse than when Irving and Hayward were both hurt.
;Irving’s troubles still may not be over as there are reports that his new team, the Brooklyn Nets, have concerns about Irving’s “mood swings.”
It will be a struggle for Irving and his new team this year as they are missing the most lethal piece of their offense, Kevin Durant. However, it’s certain that when Durant steps on that floor, the Nets will be the top championship contenders in the eastern conference.