Kyrie Irving: Nerves? I still do get nervous, right? But it’s not uncontrollable nerves now. I know how to settle myself down and regulate my nervous system. Regulating your nervous system starts with breathing through struggle, with breathing through what’s happening internally. Obviously, it’s a lot more to it than just breathing, but as someone who’s dealt with anxiety, who deals with PTSD, and who has been able to be transparent about where I am mentally, spiritually, emotionally—yeah, I still get nervous. But being judged is truly an honor. Being judged for who you are—it’s an honor. Now, it’s up to you whether or not you pay attention to those judgments. But with all the mental stuff people go through, I’ve learned to expand and focus on what I can control in the moment—to be better, rather than afraid of being uncomfortable or facing confrontation.” -via YouTube / July 6, 2025
