Duke vs. North Carolina is one of the biggest basketball games of the year, whether it be NBA or NCAA. Whether its the success of the programs, their consistent level of play, their proximity to one another or the number of players the schools send to the NBA, the Duke-UNC matchup is compelling television.
This year had a little extra to offer with Duke’s Zion Williamson being the can’t-miss talent at the college level. Unfortunately for Duke fans, and more importantly, Williamson, the wing didn’t see much of the court on Wednesday night after suffering an injury at the start of the game.
Former Duke Blue Devil and current Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving was asked about Williamson’s situation prior to Thursday’s game against Milwaukee. He hopes Williamson can keep his focus on what matters most, per the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach.
It’s unfortunate, especially just the situation that happen(ed), blown out of his shoe completely. It’s not really common when you see things like that. It’s just unfortunate, especially on a big-time game like that. Now it’s just, instead of worrying about the injury and what he has to deal with it just becomes about his future, all the questions that are asked. So, you know, just hope he stays resilient and knows what’s important, and that’s him and his family.
