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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving finds himself embroiled in a lawsuit filed by Elite Mind Solutions and therapist Natasha McCartney, claiming he owes nearly $400,000 for services provided during a family retreat, Outkick reports. Scheduled from June 28 to July 2, the retreat was originally planned for 50-60 guests but reportedly swelled to 150 attendees. Despite the unexpected increase in participants, McCartney’s team carried out therapeutic exercises and managed crisis counseling when a tragic death occurred during the event.
According to the lawsuit, McCartney also stepped into a leadership role amid the tragedy, facilitating grief counseling, coordinating with local authorities, and ensuring the privacy of those involved. She even enlisted her husband, a retired NYPD officer, to manage the situation and assist with state intervention. Elite Mind Solutions claims they sent Irving invoices totaling $390,710, none of which were paid.
Attorney Bashar Faragalla, representing McCartney, noted that Irving deflected responsibility to his team. “He didn’t make any effort to resolve this before the filing,” Faragalla said, adding that attempts by Irving’s representatives to settle fell far below expectations.
Retreat turns sour amid tragedy
The retreat took a grim turn on June 30 when a participant unexpectedly passed away. McCartney’s role expanded to managing the aftermath, from liaising with law enforcement to ensuring attendees were not interrogated by police. She also arranged for the coroner’s preparations and transportation for the deceased’s family, while prioritizing Irving’s removal from the scene to prevent media exposure.
This legal storm contrasts sharply with Kyrie Irving’s recent positive engagement with fans on Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon stream, where he showcased a more relaxed side, sharing Kobe Bryant anecdotes, teaching basketball drills, and dancing. However, the pending lawsuit paints a starkly different narrative about his off-court commitments.
Irving has yet to publicly address the allegations, leaving fans and critics speculating on how this legal battle might unfold. As his team works to resolve the situation, the lawsuit adds another layer of complexity to the enigmatic superstar’s public image.
