Kyrie Irving thanks Cleveland in Instagram post

Kyrie Irving is officially headed to Boston.

After the finalization of the trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, Irving posted a message to Cavaliers fans.

In his message posted on Instagram on Thursday afternoon, Irving wrote Cleveland would always be a special place for him.

“To the incredible individuals I've met who support the Cleveland organization and help allow us as Players to feel a special bond to the State/City and shared countless moments with, keep being YOU and know that my appreciation is eternal,” Irving wrote. “Thank you From my whole being for being there as I was a 19 year old kid coming into the league, to now where I start another step in the journey as a 25 year old Evolving man. It will Always be Love and respect Cleveland."

On Aug. 22, the Cavaliers agreed to trade Irving to the Celtics for point guard Isaiah Thomas, small forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Žižić and the Brooklyn Nets' 2018 first-round NBA Draft pick.