Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is finally healthy and back on the hardwood after dealing with a shoulder injury that was more serious than initially expected.

The 27-year-old, six-time NBA All-Star had to sit out 26 consecutive games because of an ailing right shoulder, which was later identified as an impingement. Irving even dealt with bursitis, a painful condition that causes extreme joint pain.

Shortly after the Nets bowed down to the red-hot Utah Jazz squad, 107-118, at the Barclays Center on Thursday, Irving shed light on his injury and even opened up about what he taught caused it. Per Nets beat writer Anthony Puccio, the 27-year-old, one-time NBA champion said his willingness to compensate from previous injuries caused him to overwork his body.

“I feel good. Being out gave time to slow down, get healthy and put an emphasis on my body. Early in the season, I had 3 broken bones in my face and I got hit again in China. I think that’s what attributed to my shoulder impingement, trying to make up for lost time.”

Kyrie Irving has been back to his usual self since the long lay-off and has been ultra-efficient in his last two games. He followed up his 21-point, 10-11 FG shooting against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday with a 32-point performance against the Jazz.

Uncle Drew was once again draining his shots with ease against the tough Utah defense, going 12-for-19 from the field and making 3-of-5 attempts from distance.  He also recorded 11 assists, five rebounds, and two steals in 32 minutes.

Brooklyn did split its last two games since Irving's return, but his efficiency is a great sign for the Nets moving forward. The team is currently 8th in the East with an 18-21 slate.