"Me asking the Celtics if they would have me back, that was the first question," Irving said. "I just wanted to make sure. And then at that point, it was an easy decision."

Added Irving: "Honestly, it just was like, 'Man, I do not want to move again.' I do not want to uproot my family and just be dealing with anything new again. No disrespect to other organizations, but here is perfect for me."