“We have to pray for all the innocent,” Kyrie Irving sends prayers to Israel – Palestine conflict victims during press conference

Kyrie Irving picked Sabrina Ionescu over Stephen Curry in the All-Star 3 Pt event.

“We have to pray for all the innocent,” Kyrie Irving sends prayers to Israel – Palestine conflict victims during press conference

Kyrie Irving (Credits: Fox News)

As the All-Star Weekend approaches in less than a week, there’s a tangible sense of anticipation and curiosity. The All-Star game is scheduled for February 18, coinciding with the All-Star Weekend, which runs from February 16 to February 18. Despite not being a part of it, Kyrie Irving is ecstatic and delighted for the NBA All-Star. Most importantly, though, he is first maintaining global harmony through his remarks.

One of the world’s most outspoken NBA players, Kyrie Irving, never hesitates to voice his opinions when he has powerful feelings about a subject. Irving has been posting statements on social media concerning the conflict between Israel and Palestine and the deaths of numerous innocent civilians. Following the Dallas Mavericks’ victory over the Wizards the previous night, he offered additional prayers to the tumultuous area.

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Kyrie Irving said via press conference,

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At the same time, we have to pray for all the innocent around the world, I know y'all saw what's going on. Praying for the innocent in Israel and Palestine, alright.

Irving’s current remarks are in reaction to the assault on Rafah, one of Palestine’s most populous areas and a place where innocent inhabitants have fled in recent months as a result of the Gaza Strip’s extensive bombing.

Though respectable, Irving’s inclination has produced issues for his NBA career, especially with the Nets, given his position on the COVID-19 vaccination. However, he talked about this important topic this time, which made his name more respected.

Kyrie Irving did not even hesitate and picked Sabrina Ionescu over Stephen Curry for the All-Star 3 Pt challenge

Viewers will witness several events featuring some of the league’s greatest personalities competing against one another in a variety of tasks. One such event this year that even Kyrie Irving, the point guard, is anticipating, is the NBA 3-Point competition. When Irving made his selection, he even appeared enthused about the upcoming three-point shootout between Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry.

Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry
Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry (Credits: Forbes and Marca.com)

Everyone has their winners and Kyrie Irving chooses Sabrina for this title. He said, 

I'm pulling for Sabrina. No disrespect to you, Steph. I love you big bro, but at the same time, she got the record. She's coming to defend her title.

In announcing his selection, Irving stated that, at 37, Sabrina Ionescu was the player with the most 3-pointers ever made in the history of the game.

If the guard for the Golden State Warriors does step it up in the 3-point contest to seize the initiative and perhaps even create a new contest record. That would be exciting to watch.

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