Former Celtics Star Kyrie Irving Stirs Buzz With 2-Word Message Before Brown-Tatum Showdown

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving shared a two-word message, stating "Popcorn ready," regarding the upcoming game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. The contest marks the first matchup between former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown since Brown's offseason trade to Philadelphia. Irving confirmed he plans to watch the anticipated game after Dallas defeated the Indiana Pacers.

Irving played with both Tatum and Brown in Boston from 2017 to 2019 before leaving for Brooklyn. The two forwards later won the 2024 NBA Finals against Irving's Mavericks. Both players downplayed the reunion, with Brown dismissing pre-game talks and Tatum calling it just another game on the schedule as their top-ranked Eastern Conference teams prepare to clash.