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Mar 13, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) waits to greet Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) after the Nets defeated the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 13, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) waits to greet Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) after the Nets defeated the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
The Nets star Kyrie Irving, despite having a wonderful performance against the Indiana Pacers, did not make an appearance to the media. The Nets front office did not allow Irving to appear for a post-game interview with reporters and this may end up costing the team.
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Kyrie Irving has been under media scrutiny for sharing a link to a documentary on Twitter a few days ago. The documentary is described as quite controversial due to the information it gives out.
Fans support the Nets decision to hold back Kyrie Irving
The documentary is based on a book with the same title. And the fact that Irving was seen backing up the documentary, did not sit well with fans around the NBA.
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Jun 5, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after a three point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter of game one in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai and the front office both chimed in on Irving?s recent comments on the documentary. Irving hasn?t backed out from being outspoken and voicing his opinions on the things he feels are right or wrong.
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After Kyrie Irving’s absence from the media after their win against the Pacers, fans made an interesting take on this decision. One fan commented, ?Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences.?
Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from consequences
— Vando Stan (@bbones423) November 1, 2022
“Dealing with this shit” you mean the consequences of his behavior??
— FatGorillaPalms (@lukeross256) November 1, 2022
This actually ridiculously funny. They not even giving him the chance to make things worse 😂
— CeltsHive (@NbaLogical) November 1, 2022
Nobody wants to hear them bombard him with non-basketball related questions.
— Kenneth (@CarltonBanksJr2) November 1, 2022
It's good to have opinions but you don't have to share it all the time when NO one asked
— weird shit (@PeteKardashiann) November 1, 2022
However, another fan tweeted, ?Kyrie dropping 30 while dealing with this sh*t,? while seemingly trying to back Irving up.?
Irving backs up his views
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Kyrie Irving did not seem apologetic for posting a link on Twitter. It did not sit well with the Brooklyn Nets star when he was asked about his promotion of the documentary. This may end up affecting Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Irving missed a majority of the last season when he refused to get vaccinated.
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Sep 26, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) talks to the media during media day at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
And if this controversy continues, it may end up affecting Irving’s performance on the court. And right now, the Nets and Durant cannot afford to lose Irving with a 2-5 record to start the season.
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Irving ended up having a serious and intense back-and-forth with ESPN reporter Nick Friedell. It was regarding his post which has drawn so much attention from the media. And that may be one of the reasons behind the Nets’ decision to not allow Irving to appear in front of the media.
