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It has definitely been a busy day for NBA fans after Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving made headlines. The $90 million star has requested a trade, opting out of the Nets. According to NBA analyst Shams Charania, Irving has preferred to move out of the Nets by February 9 or will eventually leave in July with free agency. This was a shocker, not just for the fans, but also for NBA veteran and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins.?
Perkins previously today, had ripped the 6’2″ guard, for ruining MJ Day (2/3/23). Although later, the former Boston Celtics star made a bold prediction on a possible trade that might stun the league.
Kendrick Perkins believes Kyrie Irving to the Lakers will be a season turnaround for the team?
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February 3, known as Michael Jordan Day, is when media and fans pay tribute to the NBA legend for his impeccable career. Kendrick Perkins had his reports ready for MJ Day. However, with Irving dropping the hot news, Perkins had to change it. Perkins later went hard on the eight-time All-Star, mentioning,?“This is Kyrie Irving, a guy you cannot trust. This is supposed to be MJ Day, and we’re here dealing with Kyrie Irving again”.
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Furthermore, Perkins moved on to weigh up a possible trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers, which might shock the league. Fans’ reactions to Perkins’s take are going viral on Twitter.
Here are some reactions from NBA Twitter:?
Kyrie coming to lakers is pretty much a guaranteed ring (if all stays healthy of course), we’ve been battling with close games all year and kyrie is currently the highest 4th quarter scorer in the league.
— Wizely 🫥🌙 (@Wizelycook) February 3, 2023
The correct way to build a Big-3, at least 1 of those 3 must be a reliable finisher off the ball for skip pass 3-pointers. 👏
— Dre Day (@ddpage369) February 3, 2023
Exactly what lakers need
— Gabe perkins (@Gabeperkins9) February 3, 2023
If you don't make it done Rob….you go💜💛
— SupreMo 🔥 (@yar07lav) February 3, 2023
https://twitter.com/_Talkin_NBA/status/1621601366744391687?s=20
https://twitter.com/ddanniok7/status/1621616861518462978?s=20
Perkins explained the weight of the trade, mentioning,?”If the Lakers get Kyrie Irving, I mean damn: they should be considered to winning the West.”.?The Los Angeles Lakers who are currently in 12th place on the Western Conference table, are in desperate need of help. Irving joining the Lakers might be just what the team needs to push toward the playoffs and beyond this season.?
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Will the Lakers make a move for Irving?
Keeping in mind the intensity and skills of the 6’2″ guard, the Lakers might have to move their sixth man and veteran guard, Russell Westbrook. Though Westbrook has been efficient from the bench, averaging 15.7 points and 7.6 assists this season, the Lakers still seem to be struggling.?
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Kyrie Irving parallelly is having a great season, averaging 27.1 points and 5.3 assists so far with the Nets. With many teams aiming for the veteran point guard, the Lakers might have to give more than one, to make the trade happen. Fans are rooting for a LeBron James and Irving reunion soon.
Will Irving join LeBron again for another championship? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.?
