NEW YORK — New York is the home of the Brooklyn NetsPrepare for the return Kyrie IrvingThey do this because they believe Irving’s status of a part-time player who plays only on the road will not impact their continuity.
“Have your seen him play?” Star Nets Kevin DurantFollowing Thursday’s 110-102 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. He’s a master. If you don’t guard him, he can score 60% or 70% of his shots. He has a high intelligence. It’s a matter of his legs getting under him and his wind up underneath him. We’ll run plays for him and then we’ll look for him. We play team basketball, but he is adaptable and can do almost anything so we aren’t worried about him.
Irving isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19 and has not played this season due to the Nets’ decision not to allow him to play because of New York’s vaccine mandate. After a series of injuries and COVID-related issues forced them to change their mind earlier this month, Irving practiced Wednesday with the team. Nets guard James HardenHe was concise in his assessment about Irving’s carefree attitude to the group.
“Like Kyrie,” Harden said. “Elite.”
Durant also shared similar sentiments about the All-Star guard.
Durant said, “He looked amazing.” “He looked great. Although he would like to play a bit more before he is able to get into games, he still looked fantastic to me.”
Irving’s debut date is still unknown, but it seems likely that he will be making his debut in Indiana on Jan. 5 or against the Irish on Jan. 12. Chicago Bulls. Steve Nash, Nets coach, stated that he hadn’t spoken to Irving about the possibility of changing his vaccination status since the initial preseason conversations. Nash remains confident that Irving’s role in the Nets as a part time player will not have an impact on their team if Irving plays again.
Nash stated that although I may be naive, he believes he keeps it simple. “Kyrie is on the road. We figure out how he joins the group, his rhythm, and his position in the team. When we return home, it’s back to normal. It’s the same way as last year. So I’m just trying not to make things complicated.”
“Don’t try to complicate it. Enjoy it.
Irving was absent for several months and his teammates noticed how great it was to be back with them. Veteran guard Patty MillsIt was “a feeling good moment.”
“Same Kyrie,” Harden said. “Just happy to see him back. We had to get him on the courts and get this thing started.”