Kyrie Irving is back with the Brooklyn Nets after not playing with the team since January 6. The point guard has starred in some controversial moments in recent days, with fans calling him out for prioritizing partying with his family rather than playing with his team.
This situation escalated and the league fined the 2016 NBA champion and he had to forfeit a chunk of his salary after missing two games. Now he’s back and ready to play alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden for the first time this season.
Kyrie addressed the media for the first time today and he explained what went down for him and his decision to miss the last couple of games. He talked with teammates before doing so with reporters but fans weren’t having any of that.
NBA fans react to Kyrie Irving’s first press conference after going ‘off the grid’
Kyrie finally broke his silence about what happened and what led to his decision to go off the grid. He blamed some family issues and didn’t get into details, but made it clear that he was happy to be back with his teammates.
Kyrie;
“Happy to be back. Happy to be around these guys. Addressed the team, addressed everybody that needs to be addressed. Now it’s time to move on…Happy to be back.”pic.twitter.com/J0S9pm5X4f
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 19, 2021
NBA fans weren’t having any of that and they were quick to attack the player for “destroying” the team and bail on his teammates to go party.
man has gray hairs…he really stressed out there
hope he’s doing well
— Kobes Burner (@KobeSexuaI) January 19, 2021
Caught his ass in 4K pic.twitter.com/LIcozDXOBC
— Tayveon Marks (@MarksTayveon) January 19, 2021
Speak for yourself.
— jared (@jared15334918) January 19, 2021
That body language ��
— Capitano (@medimocarter) January 19, 2021
Bron fan but imma always have love for you Ky get well soon dawg thrm gray hairs gotta stop forming up man ������
— Commander Gunz (@ViewsfromHarlem) January 19, 2021
W
— Jason (@SportsNerd1734) January 19, 2021
confirms those pics to houston will be good unless they trade kyrie for pieces
— WALLYWOOGIEWOOD WOCKETS (@JamesRulez) January 19, 2021
HE DONT LIKE BALL BRO LMFAO pic.twitter.com/zrTxxBvmSn
— Jason (@SportsNerd1734) January 19, 2021
I’m telling y’all Kyrie and Harden both intentionally tanked their trade values so the Nets could get a better offer for Harden and the Rockets wouldn’t want another unpredictable all-star.
— oat milk michael (@liebsus) January 19, 2021
Body language says a lot here. You don’t need sound to pickup up on demeanor. Doesn’t look good.
— Jeret (@Norris8one) January 19, 2021
He doesn’t need Durant , Durant needs him!
— LeBronStan(11-4) ���� (@LEBRON23STAN) January 19, 2021
Nets will not lose a game with the Big 3 playing
— LeFailure (@bayless1pt4) January 19, 2021
Same energy pic.twitter.com/ELPPtZIPyf
— Joey Bacon (@JoeyBacon6) January 19, 2021
ruined the nets already
— Jamie(10-0 LBJ’S TECHNICAL FINALS RECORD) (@jamiethekingyo) January 19, 2021
Kyrie didn’t want to be Lebron’s Robin and now he’s Alfred next to Batman and Robin�� pic.twitter.com/8NgeO7w848
— Max_KeIIerma’s_Burner➐ (@maxxkeIIerman) January 19, 2021
Not about this energy. Dude needs to take more time off and just focus on himself.
— Jordan Castelli (@jordancastelli) January 19, 2021
It’s getting weird and sad. So many ppl follow the negative narratives abt him
— Benjamin.A (@adottben) January 19, 2021
The trouble maker is back. Bad for the nets, good for the others.
— Matthew Taylor (@Matthew03056574) January 19, 2021
he sure looks happy
— Spencer Dinwiddie Stan (@PrimeDinwiddie) January 19, 2021
Irving is ready to return to the court and take the world by storm with Durant and Harden. He’s expected to make his return this Wednesday night when the Brooklyn Nets face the Cleveland Cavaliers. That will be the first time the new Nets Big 3 will be taking the court this campaign.
