CHICAGO - The leader of Duke Kyrie Irving brushes off suggestions that it might be more recent savior of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The prospect of no. 1 in next month's draft consensus is aware comparisons with LeBron James, whose controversial year last for the collapsed Miami Heat the all-time.
"Comparisons will come," said Irving, who played 11 games as a Duke freshman and then reported for the 2011 draft. "It is one thing, that I am ready." As for now, I just want to contribute to what team I go. ?
Cleveland, with a history of top of the NBA in 2010, and the worst of the second mark this year, gets the first shot to Irving in the draft on June 23, after winning the No. 1 pick in Tuesday NBA Lottery.
Ironically, it is James who served as Irving role model.
"It is definitely fill as a role of big brother in my life, just give me advice," said Irving. "When I went through the section of three months, when I was injured and he spoke to me each week telling me to keep the faith.". "It was really special for me to have someone in the NBA already give me advice - what things to do and what not to do".
Irving was in Chicago for the NBA combine Thursday. He will evaluations have medical draft but does not participate in the unexpected exercises.
"I'll just you do medical here - MRI and I have height and weight today," Irving said. "" "". I am always working on autour by (private sector), but I don't do anything at the combine. ?
Irving, who was averaging 17.5 points in a season shortened the Blue Devils, missing 26 games with an injury to the foot.
"It was a difficult part of my life," he said. "I never was with something like that, never had an injury like that." It was a learning experience and I am glad that I moved from that. ?
He returned in time for the NCAA tournament and played in three games as the Blue Devils reached the Sweet 16.
"The foot of the good", said. "I am 100 percent in good health." This is a case more serious toe turf. I have torn some ligaments in my toe and the cast for three months.
"He must wear a protective shank in my shoe at any time, but it is the only thing." It is not at all a barrier. This is just a precaution. ?
Said Irving would not between the project if his recovery was not complete.
"I really think that I pronounce if I played only eight games", he said. "I am returned to the NCAA tournament (as) one, I was ready and two, I just wanted to stop all issues to know if I was in good health and that of whether this toe injury would be a persistent on my career."
Irving worked two hours a day and focuses on "getting in the best possible form," agent Jeffrey Weschler said. "He looks forward to visiting teams before the draft on June 23.
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