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Kyrie Irving wasn't on Celtics bench in Game 7 after undergoing nasal surgery, says Danny Ainge

Kyrie Irving was not on the Celtics bench for Game 7 because of minor nasal surgery, Boston general manager Danny Ainge said Tuesday , according to multiple reports. Ainge told that reporters Irving underwent a procedure to repair a deviated septum. “I don’t think he wanted to be seen in public and ruin his movie career,” Ainge joked (per The Athletic) The 26-year-old was an All-Star during his first season with Boston, averaging 24.4 points and 5.1 assists in 60 games. But Irving last appeared in a game March 11. He underwent knee surgery two weeks later and needed a second procedure in early April, which caused him to miss the entire postseason. LeBron James scored 35 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and dished out nine assists to lead Cleveland to an 87-79 win over the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. Irving played for the Cavaliers from 2011-17. He requested a trade and was dealt to Boston in the offseason.