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Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) stares down Boston Celtics fans heckling from the stands before the start of the first round against the Boston Celtics for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets’ current situation is a matter of concern. After landing in hot water for sharing a link to an antisemitic film, Irving did not publicly apologize until much later.
The Brooklyn Nets have now issued a list of demands that Irving has to meet if he hopes to return from his suspension. The demands include an apology, a contribution of half a million dollars for fighting antisemitism, sensitivity training, and meeting Jewish leaders. It also includes a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai to showcase that he understands what he did wrong. The only box checked off that extensive list so far is a public apology.
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NFL legend’s take on the Kyrie Irving situation
The discourse around Irving‘s situation continues to grow. Did the Brooklyn Nets overstep with their demands? Shannon Sharpe seems to think so. Former NFL player and Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe had some remarks regarding this situation. Sharpe believes that the Nets have pushed it too far and are trying to rob Irving of his dignity.
The Undisputed co-host said, “It wasn’t enough that he apologized. Now they’re trying to, I believe they’re trying to rob the man of his dignity.” Voicing his disagreement at the escalation of the situation, Sharpe added, “They’re trying to make him grovel to come and get his job back. I don’t agree with that.”
The Nets have issued Irving a minimum 5-game suspension without pay. The commissioner of the NBA Adam Silver discouraged Irving’s actions, calling it a ‘reckless decision’
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 29: Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe speaks onstage during day one with SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM )
Kyrie Irving’s relationship with the Brooklyn Nets will need a lot of repairs. Apart from the current situation, Irving has also refused to get vaccinated, making him miss many home games last season.
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The Brooklyn Nets aren’t doing well either
Aside from all this, the Nets aren’t exactly having the most spectacular of seasons. At present, they are ranked eleventh in the Eastern Conference. The team is currently at an underwhelming 4-7. Amid the Irving controversy, the Nets also fired head coach Steve Nash.
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Oct 19, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) sets a pick for guard Kyrie Irving (11) against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Nets are having a tumultuous start to the season, to say the least. Fans will hope that the Nets can soon put all of this chaos behind them and focus on winning more games this season with Irving back on board.
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