Kyrie Irving Gets Unlikely Support From Ex-Billionaire Kanye West Only a Day After Social Media Controversy: “Real Ones Still There”

The Brooklyn Nets are 1-5 this season so far and are on a four-game losing streak. They recently lost 116-125 to the Indiana Pacers at home. However, they had a bright spot in Kyrie Irving, who scored 35 points against the Pacers in 40 mins. However, after the loss, Irving faced the media in the post-game press conference.

An ESPN journalist asked him about a controversial tweet he posted a few days ago. Irving and the reporter had a small verbal spat before moving on to the next question. While the 30-year-old guard is facing backlash for his recent social media activities, controversial figure Kanye West has come to his support.

Twitter recently suspended Kanye West’s account for some of his antisemitic comments. However, the rapper is back on Twitter after serving the suspension. Many feel new Twitter owner Elon Musk had a role to play in bringing West back on the app, but the former has denied it.

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Kyrie Irving has been in fine form this season on the court. However, his off-the-court activities have made him among the biggest talking points in the NBA circle. Irving has gone on to defend his controversial social media post, prompting even the Nets owner to come out and speak about the situation. Now, Kyrie seemingly has Kanye West’s support, who shared a picture of Irving on his Instagram.

Kanye West comes in the support of Kyrie Irving

Kanye West, legal name ‘Ye’, and Kyrie Irving have been heavily criticized on social media for their recent controversial actions. While Irving has not taken a stand on Kanye West’s situation, the latter has openly supported the Nets star. West shared a picture of Kyrie on his Instagram, captioning it: “There’s some real ones still here.”

This shouldn’t come out as a surprise to many, as Kanye has been known to be very outspoken and always speaks his mind. Kyrie, however, deleted his initial post earlier this Sunday.

Kanye West also shared pictures of former NFL star and politician Herschel Walker and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith on his Instagram.

Last week, Stephen A. Smith called out Kanye West for his controversial posts and said, “When you’re wrong, you’re wrong.” The rapper’s recent support for Stephen A. Smith comes after the TV personality said that he is underpaid because he is Black.

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Kanye West’s recent support for the Brooklyn Nets star is only going to add fuel to the fire amidst the ongoing controversies. What do you think of Kanye West’s support for Kyrie Irving? Let us know in the comment section below.