Getty Kyrie Irving looks on during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers . Kyrie Irving is no stranger to social media controversy. While not on the same level as Kevin Durant’s presence on X, the championship-winning point guard is not afraid to push back on narratives and call it as he sees it. Which is why it was no surprise to see Irving come to the defense of his Dallas Mavericks teammate, D’Angelo Russell, after some choice words from an NBA media figure. Bill Simmons,