The NBA world witnessed one of the most dramatic transfers in the current season ahead of the trade deadline. Notably, the former Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade news took the fans by surprise as the duo dominated the hardwood with their camaraderie and skills. Moreover, the recent transfers put an end to a 4-season-long affinity between the duo. The fans speculated various reasons online for the split up as the stars refrained from commenting on the issue. However, Durant recently opened on the big Kyrie Irving trade days after the contract.
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Irving moved a forceful trade out of the Nets team while Slim Reaper was away with an injury. Though a lot of NBA stars and analysts commented on the trade, KD remained silent until he moved off the Brooklyn camp. Durant recently addressed a press conference after his trade to the Phoenix Suns and finally broke his silence on the Irving trade.
Kevin Durant gets emotional about the Kyrie Irving trade
In an introductory press conference, Kevin Durant opened up about his departure from the Nets camp. While talking about Kyrie Irving, he said, “Yeah, I was upset that we couldn’t finish…We were finally building the culture that we always wanted. I felt like every game we were building our chemistry.” 2x NBA Champion further revealed that Irving didn’t caution him before his big decision.
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KD went on to talk about the impact he had on Uncle Drew’s trade. He added, “He’s a Hall of Fame player…and we relied on that. So without him, we didn’t have a clear identity. So that was tough for me to stomach.” However, a recent statement by former Nets star James Harden provided a different angle on the departure of the stars.
James Harden drops truth bombs on the Nets
The Philadelphia 76ers star Harden moved out of the Nets camp last season like the duo ahead of the deadline. Moreover, Harden recently revealed his reasons for the split up. He pointed out that the dysfunctionality within the management led to an entirely new roster for the team. The Nets are currently the 5th seed of the Eastern Conference with a 34-24 record.
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