The recent Kyrie Irving trade news triggered various reactions from fans and NBA stars. Even Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson joined the bandwagon to express his opinion on the Irving trade saga. Moreover, the Brooklyn Nets could be in double trouble as Kevin Durant is yet to make a return to the hardwood, and some fans resorted to a 4x NBA champion to save KD from misery.
Since the news surfaced on the internet, reports suggested that the guard might join the Dallas Mavericks or the Lakers. However, the recent developments in the saga revealed that ‘Uncle Drew’ has reportedly joined the Mavericks, officially marking the end of the Kyrie Irving-Kevin Durant era with the Nets. Notably, Durant donned the Golden State Warriors jersey before his stint with the Nets. Now fans expect Steven Curry‘s teammate to rescue KD.
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Bleacher Report shared a picture of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on Twitter along with a task for the fans. The tweet read, “Describe the KD-Kyrie era in one word.”
Describe the KD-Kyrie era in one word. pic.twitter.com/vPwFHmxwCk
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 5, 2023
Interestingly, 4x NBA champion Andre Iguodala sent out a reply to the tweet. The Dubs star said, “Infiltrated”, clearly indicating his attack on the recent trade updates. Following his reply, fans begged the star to call KD back to Dubnation.
One user said, “bro bring kd back dawg.”
Following are some reactions from NBA Twitter:
Get on the phone with KD big dawg
— Kxng (@Kxng_RL) February 6, 2023
You on the phone with Kevin yet, Andre?
— Lou (@Louie_Hosmer35) February 6, 2023
Call kd from the parking lot again
— Buchi Kosh (@lowkeybrandon17) February 6, 2023
bro bring kd back dawg
— J04 (@Jsingh04) February 6, 2023
Call KD bruh
— zac (@z_strick) February 6, 2023
call kd up rn and tell him to come back home
— 𝕿𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖓🔆 (27-26) (@itstrist4n_) February 6, 2023
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Kevin Durant, who won two NBA titles with the Warriors, hasn’t made his return to the hardwood since January 8 due to an MCL sprain. Moreover, the Nets management hasn’t provided any official update on the 13-time All-Star’s return.
Injury worries for the Nets and the Warriors
The Nets are currently the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 32-20 record. The Brooklyn side might struggle to stay afloat on the points table in the absence of their iconic duo. However, fans speculate that KD could return before the All-Star game. Meanwhile, Curry fell prey to yet another injury in a game against the Dallas Mavericks. Recent reports suggested that Curry could miss several weeks.
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What is your take on the Kyrie Irving-Kevin Durant era? Will Irving’s departure affect the Nets’ championship hopes? Let us know in the comments below.