Kyrie Irving broke his right hand a day after he used it in a handshake agreement to a 1-on-1 battle with Kobe Bryant for 50 grand. The reigning Rookie of the Year will be sidelined 6-8 weeks while he recovers in anticipation of his second season with the Cavaliers.
“It was just a freak accident,” said Irving, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft. I am a little disappointed,” Irving told reporters. “I have to be more responsible about my health. It was just crazy. It happened so fast.”
Irving’s injury is a tough blow for the 20-year-old, who recently wowed observers during workouts against the American team headed to the London Games.
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