Courtesy of some exceptional fireworks in MLB, yet another rare feat got achieved a couple of days ago. The New York Yankees slugger, who also is a potential MVP this year, Aaron Judge, hit the 61st home run of his career. The way players reach heights sometimes seemsveasy like a breeze, but it is not. A day before Judge tied with the legend Roger Maris’ record, his team, the Pinstripes, clinched the AL East Division title. 

Celebrations are on for the Yankees, and so are the congratulations toward Aaron Judge for achieving this incredibly amazing feat.A countless number of fans, celebrities, and former players came forward to congratulate Judge for completing the quest of 61. Those unlimited people also included the 7-time NBA All-Star champion, Kyrie Irving. The NBA star, talked about the heights Judge is reaching, and also described the moment, when he was first the Yankees slugger. 

Irving was careful about his words for Aaron Judge!!

Praising something or someone way too much often causes a jinx or gets inflicted by the evil eye. Some believe, and some do not. When Kyrie ‘Uncle Drew’ Irving, talked about Judge’s achievement, he was rather careful with his words, so as not to jinx him.

“What he’s doing, I just wish him the best. I don’t wanna jinx him or anything. I wanna send him great energy. Make sure he continues it up and put on for the city,” Irving said.

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Irving showed nothing but excitement on his face when he talked about the Yankees star player, who might be becoming the MVP this year. Not only this, but Big Aaron Judge also has a big chance of wearing the Triple Crown this season.

What did Irving think of Judge when he met him?

When the reporters asked Kyrie if he ever met Aaron Judge or not, and to this, he said yes. While passing through Miami, Kyrie met Aaron and became his fan instantly.

“It was good, good team spirit guy and always keep his priorities first,” Irving said about him meeting Judge.

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61st was hit on Wednesday, but the Pinstripes slugger is on the pace to hit more. But what people are looking most forward to, is him hitting his 62nd homer to become the new title holder of AL’s most home runs.