“Only 24/7 Job Is Being a Clown”: Amid ‘Dehumanised’ Claims, Kyrie Irving Implores Empathy Only to Bare the Wrath of NBA Fans

Load management has recently been a subject of intense debate in the NBA, with some of the league’s most high-profile players coming under fire for sitting out games with greater frequency. This trend has sparked a range of reactions from fans, analysts, and fellow players, with many questioning the motives behind load management and its impact on team performance and fan engagement. Against this backdrop, Kyrie Irving has offered his take on the issue. However, some fans have responded critically to Irving’s remarks.

Kyrie Irving has criticized the term “load management” and its negative portrayal of NBA players. He argues that the term has dehumanized athletes and undervalued their dedication and hard work to maintain their physical and mental well-being. He in his recent interview said, “I don’t know who created the term ‘load management.’ … I don’t know who started the narrative but it’s completely run amok. I think it’s dehumanized some of us in terms of the way we prepare ourselves day to day. This is a 24/7 job.” 

Mixed reactions to Irving’s take on load management

Kyrie Irving seems critical of how ‘load management’ has been portrayed in the media and public discourse. He suggests that the term and the narrative around it have become overly pessimistic and have devalued the hard work and dedication that athletes put in every day to stay healthy and perform at their best. Irving also emphasizes that being a professional athlete is a demanding job that requires 24/7 attention to one’s physical and mental well-being. 

According to the Twitter post shared by NBA Central, Kyrie Irving’s recent statement about load management has sparked mixed reactions from fans. While some fans have praised Irving for highlighting the physical and mental toll of the gig, others have criticized his comments and questioned whether being a professional athlete qualifies as a full-time job.

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Some fans have even taken to social media to mock Irving’s statements, with one fan suggesting that Irving’s only 24/7 job is being a clown. Here are more fan reactions to the statement :

Kyrie Irving clarifies comments on “shared responsibility”

Later in the interview, Kyrie Irving described his 2022 comments about wanting a “shared responsibility” in building the future of the Brooklyn Nets. In a recent interview, Irving explained that he wanted to bring in more high-quality players to improve team cohesion and increase the team’s chances of success in the long run. 

He added that he had received the answers he was looking for from team owner Joe Tsai and General Manager Sean Marks, and that he was excited about the team’s prospects. Irving also suggested that there is often more going on behind the scenes than what appears in the news.

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