Irving stressed that his love for the game itself remains unquestioned, even if his desire to remain in the NBA indefinitely does not. "I'm fully aware of just my position and purpose and figure and just playing in the NBA," he said. "So basketball is eternal flame. It always will, but I don't see myself playing in the NBA at 42, 43."
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