What is the next step for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving? The Athletic’s Shams Charania made a major announcement on November 8, 2022 regarding the controverisal figure. According to reports, Irving had a brief meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Apparently, the meeting went well as both parties had an “understanding”?chat about the franchise and Irving’s future.
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Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has not been the most liked NBA player in the last few weeks. The NBA champion attracted sever criticism after promoting a movie that was based on antisemitic beliefs. He managed to get himself in further trouble when he initially refused to back down from his stance and had a minor outburst during a media interview.
Sources: Nets have delivered Kyrie Irving six items he must complete to return to team:
– Apologize/condemn movie
– $500K donation to anti-hate causes
– Sensitivity training
– Antisemitic training
– Meet with ADL, Jewish leaders
– Meet with Joe Tsai to demonstrate understanding— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 6, 2022
Following the incident, the franchise announced Irving’s suspension for at least five games. According to Charania, the team would not allow Irving to return to the team unless he completed several tasks given to him.
After the team announced Irving’s suspension, the Nets star issued an apology to everyone who was hurt from his comments. So far, the Brooklyn Nets have played three games without Irving, two of which they notably won.
Fans are not so sure about Kyrie Irving and his future with the Nets
Immediately after Kyrie Irving’s little incident with the media, his reputation took a significant hit. Almost everyone in the league condemned his actions. A majority of sports personalities and NBA analysts too called out Irving for his?comments and actions. Now that the seven-time All-Star has sat with the league commissioner for a chat, it would seem like things are finally getting better for Irving.
Sources: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Kyrie Irving met this morning and the sides had a productive and understanding visit, paving the way for the Nets and their suspended star to work through his steps on a potential path forward.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 8, 2022
However, several NBA fans are skeptical about his future in the league. While some predicted that he would soon be joining former Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard?in Taiwan, others suggested that he should be banned for lifetime.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
He will be joining Dwight Howard soon
— KingCharge (@KingCharge) November 8, 2022
Kyrie should retire tbh
— siv (@siv773) November 8, 2022
Retire Kybum
— Manny (@Nin3rswarri3rs) November 8, 2022
just trade him to the heat
— 😎 (@baldjimmyb) November 8, 2022
SO YOU'RE SAYING HE'S OUT OF THE LEAGUE
— MARC EVERSLEY FAN CLUB (@eversleyfanclub) November 8, 2022
So is he playing basketball for the Nets again?
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) November 8, 2022
Keep him suspended
— riley (@Rezquit) November 8, 2022
LMFAO NETS DONE FOR
— Celtics2024Champs (@2Legit2Quit1734) November 8, 2022
they’re really gonna end up cutting him
— Richard Owens 🎒 (@RlCHARDOWENS) November 8, 2022
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Announce Kyrie lifetime ban
— ℭ𝔥𝔯𝔦𝔰 (@Brunson2Hart) November 8, 2022
Former Lakers star Dwight Howard recently announced that he would be playing abroad now, as the NBA champion has found a home with the Taoyuan Leopards, a Taiwanese professional basketball team. The eight-time All-Star has decided to take his skills to Taiwan, calling it quits after playing for 18 years in the NBA.
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