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Enes Kanter believes Kemba Walker is a better fit for Boston than Kyrie Irving

Kemba Walker will replace Kyrie Irving as the Boston Celtics' starting point guard

Enes Kanter is well known for his outspoken nature, and during an appearance on 'First Things First', the new Boston Celtics man expressed his belief that Kemba Walker is a better player than Kyrie Irving:

Kyrie's definitely one of the best point guards. When I was with Portland & we played the Celtics. I could feel the chemistry wasn't there. There was like a negative energy. Kemba is a really good leader. I'll definitely pick Kemba any day over Kyrie

Irving spent two seasons with the Celtics, although his second campaign with the team was marred by constant rumors of locker room tension. The point guard refused to meet with Boston in free agency, although the Celtics moved quickly to sign his fellow All-Star, Kemba Walker.

During the 18-19 season, Walker averaged career highs in points (25.6) and rebounds (4.4), while also contributing 5.9 assists per contest. In comparison, Irving averaged 23.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game.