The Brooklyn Nets have got their dream team back in action. With the consistent Kevin Durant, renewed Ben Simmons, and the return of Kyrie Irving, fans probably would have expected some respite for the Nets. With some of the other backlash or controversies that they have faced in the past, including Steve Nash’s departure, some stability was in dire need. But it looks like the Nets have other plans.
Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported that the Brooklyn Nets would like the opportunity to “move” Irving on. Unfortunately for the Nets, Irving’s trade value is likely not at its best to perhaps be able to execute this plan.
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Fans got curious after the news broke. Kyrie Irving’s return to the court would have implied that everything was now water under the bridge. But with recent developments regarding his position within the team, the NBA world is left in splits. One user wrote, “something internal must have happened”.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
Why? Something internal must’ve happened. This just doesn’t make sense. It’s way too out of the blue https://t.co/xregHMYiQy
— Willie Naylor (@YaNevaEvaKno) November 23, 2022
https://twitter.com/Senoire2/status/1595102331854782464?s=20&t=jFm6TvbIt_9ds7bSRG_nwg
Lakers fans seeing this pic.twitter.com/aWXlPdKAfD
— AY🇸🇴 (@aykeepitabuck) November 22, 2022
Move him out of the league already. He’s still the same guy and there will be issues everywhere he goes. Remove the distraction and move on.
— BroccoliRob (@broccolirob_22) November 22, 2022
What a terrible organisation from head to toe. How you gonna treat this Situation like this and every other situation with kyrie too including the vaccine. Not once has this org. backed kyrie. Also they shoulda kept Dlo and that group. Nets we’re too greedy
— wun&only (@D1Austin_) November 22, 2022
No one is giving up anything really valuable for him. His talent no longer outweighs the drama he brings. They will be lucky to get a 2nd round pick and an average starting guard.
— Vetinari (@1Vetinari) November 23, 2022
Furthermore, Kyrie Irving had to fulfill six remedial tasks, including sensitivity and antisemitic training. All of this transpired because he had posted a link to a film on his social media that contained antisemitic material. He also made a donation of $500,000 to causes that helps fight social oppression and hate speech.
His return on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies became a much-anticipated headline. Kyrie Irving also profusely apologized for his actions before the game began.
Kyrie Irving has always held strong beliefs
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But rumors have it that the Nets do not want to be a part of their most controversial star anymore. Kyrie Irving has had many strong opinions before, which he has been vocal about. Most notably perhaps, when he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine and shared comments that suggested he believed in the flat-earth theory.
During the post-game media interaction, Kyrie Irving was asked if he was planning to file a grievance against the Brooklyn Nets with the National Basketball Players Association. Irving replied that he has a group of people that will support and protect him. “I am sure some things will be done in the future, but there’s no timetable on that right now”, he continued.
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Do you think it is the best option for both Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets to move on? Where do you think we could see Irving playing next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.