We could use dozens of good words to describe <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kyrie-Irving-opens-up-on-the-pressure-he-had-to-be-like-LeBron-James-20221228-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving </a>as a basketball player. Mesmerizing, talented, skilled, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-shaquille-oneal-explains-why-he-thinks-kyrie-irving-is-an-idiot-20221121-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disruptive</a>; you name it. However, one doesn’t think as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-rips-Kyrie-Irving-for-enabling-racism-20221215-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">troublemaking</a> Brooklyn Nets star as one of the most athletic guys in the league.
Of course, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Some thrive off their speed, athleticism, and ability to take off, while others use their crafty moves and skills to do their damage. That’s perfectly fine.
Even so, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kyrie-Irvings-reaction-to-the-end-of-his-shoe-line-20221205-0059.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie is sick and tired</a> of those who downplay his athleticism, and he showed that he might as well have more in the bag than we thought when he had that emphatic putback dunk against the San Antonio Spurs.
<h2>NBA News: Kyrie Irving Fires Back At Those Who Downplay His Athleticism</h2>
“I’m like this close to getting tired of people downplaying my athleticism at times in that locker room. I’m like this close. On a serious note, I’m glad I can have those types of plays at times to galvanize the group. Glad it went in. Good timing,” Irving said postgame.
“I’ve been working on my body for the last year and a half two years especially recovering from that traumatic ankle injury I had during the 2021 playoffs I just felt like I didn’t have my feet underneath me at the end of last season so coming into this season I definitely put an emphasis on being more on my toes and getting stronger and my foundational base,” Irving added. “If you wanted to know the scientific aspect of that.”
 
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The Brooklyn Nets sure need Kyrie to stay aggressive, but more than that, they need him to stay healthy. So, props to him for taking a different approach to his preparation and the way he’s been taking care of his body.

NBA News: Kyrie Irving takes a big shot at those who claim he's not athletic

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Regardless of how he left the team, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kyrie-Irving-sends-message-ahead-of-the-Cavs-vs-Nets-20221226-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> wrote his name in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kevin-Love-calls-out-the-Cavs-to-pay-Kyrie-Irving-a-tribute-20221227-0032.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers’</a> history. He helped the team win its only <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Luka-Doncics-60-point-game-ties-up-Michael-Jordans-32-year-record-20221228-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> championshipand was their beacon of hope through some dark times.
The Cavs had just lost their greatest player ever: LeBron James. Once deemed The King, James was now the biggest villain and most hated person in the state of Ohio. Needless to say, that meant Kyrie had a lot of weight on his shoulders.
That’s why the often-controversial guard recently opened up on what it was to be the first-overall pick in Clevelandand how he tried to live up to those standards and expectations from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kevin-Durant-and-LeBron-James-joke-about-their-performance-20221227-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">post-LeBron</a> era.
<h2>NBA News: Kyrie Irving Opens Up On Being Drafted By The Cavaliers</h2>
(via Michael Scotto – HoopsHype)
“I had my first and only draft workout here. The amount of pressure I was putting on myself coming in after the prodigal son, LeBron James, leaves, and I had to take on the ropes after that. Who knows if I was ever going to live up to that billing? I put that pressure on myself to fill some shoes that were never meant for me. I just wanted to create my own legacy. In order to do that, I had to endure some rough years where we only has a few thousand people in the stands. I was feeling, at times, going home like a lone ranger or a superhero trying to bring Cleveland back to the top.
I think the greatest lesson I learned throughout that process was it’s not a lonely road you’re supposed to take on your own. It takes a lot of help and we had a heck of a team here that is forever sketched in NBA history. No matter what they say about me or anybody else, they have to talk about that team. They try to isolate me and say ‘Kyrie, what have you done since you left here?’ It takes a great team to do something special, and I understand that. I don’t take this moment that I’m at right now for granted because it took all those times from me being here in Cleveland in order to achieve something special.
That’s what I am on a journey to do now with this team in Brooklyn. Cleveland is never in the rearview, but it is definitely something I look back on to remember what it took to be a champion and how many years I had to endure (expletive) and dealing with all of this and what comes with it and people doubting. That’s what makes me great, just continuing to focus on what I do best and letting my play speak for itself.”
 
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It’s a fact that Kyrie failed to lead the Cavs to the playoffs without LeBron. But it’s also true that they would’ve never won that ring without him, his crafty moves, handles, and clutch shot-making.

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Donovan-Mitchell-claims-being-in-Utah-is-draining-because-of-racist-fans-20221220-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a>changed forever the moment they traded <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kyrie-Irving-sends-message-ahead-of-the-Cavs-vs-Nets-20221226-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving </a>as the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Not only the team was built as a championship-contender squad, but also it made the icon<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Pesimistic-LeBron-James-doesnt-sound-excited-about-the-Lakers-20221226-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>turn his eyes around to come back home, and deliver the first-ever NBA Champiohip.
Despite the end of that story didn’t end well for Kyrie Irving as he wanted to shine on his own, the legacy will be there forever in form of a banner on top of the arena. That will be Irving’s legacy for the city that took his chance on him since his early days.
That’s why one of the best players in that championship squad such as Kevin Love not only praised his former teammate, but also made it clear what should be the next step that the Cavaliers should take the moment Irving decides to retire from basketball.
<h2>NBA News: Kevin Love calls out the Cavs to retire Kyrie Irving’s jersey</h2>
Kevin Love as part of the 2016 NBA Champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers is an authorized voice to talk about tributes for any other member of that historical squad. “The shots he makes, you just have to sit there and say, ‘Not much you can do about that.’ It’s been that way his whole career,” Love praised Kyrie Irving in an interview with cleveland.com
“Without a doubt. Absolutely. Right away, after his career ends,” Love told cleveland.com when askedabout the Cavs retiring Irving’s jersey. “It’s not even a question to me. He needs to be up there. He made the biggest shot in franchise history and one of the most important shots in Finals history when you consider how it all went down — what it meant for the city, what it meant for his legacy, LeBron’s legacy and everything else, including that Golden State team that became a dynasty and was historically great.”
Although his departure caused anger among the Cavs fans, Irving took time off his night after the game against the Cavs to sign autographs for fans, mostly kids, young adults, many women in the Cavs’ home parking lot. He definitely will be a Cavs legend forever.
 
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NBA News: Kevin Love calls out the Cavs to pay Kyrie Irving a tribute

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What the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-James-Harden-rips-journalist-over-free-agency-rumors-20221226-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Day</a> left in the NBA wasn’t exactly love for each other. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kyrie-Irvings-reaction-to-the-end-of-his-shoe-line-20221205-0059.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving </a>is trying to make amends in the league. Just in time, as the Brooklyn Nets will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers,the city where Irving made history alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Pesimistic-LeBron-James-doesnt-sound-excited-about-the-Lakers-20221226-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>.
Irving played for the Cavaliers for six straight seasons as he was selected by Cleveland as the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He won the 2016 NBA Championship alongside LeBron James after a huge 3-1 comeback never seen until then in the NBA Finals.
After the 2016-17 season, Irving requested out and was traded to the Boston Celtics, to light on his own. Then, he signed a four-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets worth$141 million. Since then, the 30-year-old guard has been with ups and downs trying to lead theteam to another NBA Championship.
<h2>NBA News: Kyrie Irving sends kind message ahead of the Cavs vs Nets</h2>
As this current season has gone so far for Kyrie Irving, it didn’t start very well in off court terms. Irving’s actions have been part of the conversation through this first part of season, instead of his performance on the court. That’s why after the issues with him, Irving could be trying to calm down the fans all over the U.S.
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So far as expected, Kyrie Irving’s message hasn’t been well received by the Cavaliers fans or Cleveland residents, as well. However, he holds special feelings for the city where he grew as a player in the NBA. Also, where he won his only NBA Championship in his career.
For the Nets, it will be putting on the line their eight-game winning streak on the road once again. After a four-game schedule last week, the team led by Kevin Durant will have to prove their current dominant form against one of the best players in the league as Donovan Mitchell.
 
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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/kanye-wests-drama-explained-what-happened-to-the-rapper-20221026-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kanye West</a> has <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Kim-Kardashian-filed-a-restraining-order-What-happened-to-the-star-20221206-0057.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gone rogue</a> over the past couple of years. Whether it’s a mental health issue, an unmatched desire for attention, or the fact that he may have always been like this and we never knew it. Whatever the case, he just cannot stop spreading <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/kanye-west-why-was-donda-academy-closed-20221117-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hate and misinformation.</a>
Notably, some peoplearound NBA circles have gone as far as to compare Kanye with Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn Nets point guard has also been in the spotlight for his controversial remarks, most recently for sharing an antisemite documentary full of fake quotes and hatred.
That’s why in a recent interview with The Free Press, Los Angeles Lakers legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</a> discussed how these two guys are dangerous because of how they use their platforms to spread racism.
<h2>NBA News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Kyrie, Kanye Enable Racism</h2>
(via The Free Press)
“Certain black leaders do exactly what certain white leaders do who want to gather followers, money, and power: They find a scapegoat they can blame. They can’t blame others who are marginalized because of the color of their skin, like Latinx or Asian-Americans, so they go for the default villain of fascists and racists: Jews.
What astounds me is not just the irrationality of it, but how self-destructive it is. Black people have to know that when they mouth antisemitism, they are using the exact same kind of reasoning that white supremacists use against blacks. They are enabling racism. Now they’ve aligned themselves with the very people who would choke out black people, drag them behind a truck, keep them from voting, and maintain systemic racism for another hundred years. They are literally making not only their lives worse, but their children’s lives. The fact that they can’t see that means the racists have won.”
 
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<h2>Kareem Says Kyrie Needs To Be Held Accountable For His Words</h2>
On the same note, Kareem claims it’s nothing personal against Kyrie. However, he thinks he cannot get away with this just because he’s a famous NBA player who makes other people plenty of money:
“Kyrie Irving may be the sweetest guy in the world at home and among his friends. But once he decides to broadcast his opinions to the world, he needs to be judged only on the content of what he says. (…)We see the same thing for team owners who get treated differently in terms of punishment. When there are so many millions of dollars on the line, the arc of moral justice bends a lot slower.”
Irving was suspended for a handful of games and asked to complete multiple steps before being eligible to rejoin the team, a controversial decision that didn’t sit well with many. Even so, Kareem feels like he got away easily.

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In the last year in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA News</a> world there hasn’t been so much talk and discussions about<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-nike-ends-relationship-with-kyrie-irving-20221111-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving’s</a> performance on the basketball court. On the other hand, there’s a lot being said about his off-the-court actions. Especially after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Heat-could-trade-for-Kyrie-Irving-20221129-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> decided to suspend him due to his last episode of his new self.
With Joe Tsai in the middle of the situation, dealing with the other Nets’ superstar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kevin-durant-passes-up-kevin-garnett-in-a-major-milestone-as-a-scorer-20221123-0075.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a>. He had to sat down with Kyrie to evaluate the situation, especially when he is the right partner for Durant on the court. Also, NBA’s comissioner Adam Silver talked with him after the altercation in which, apparently ended with an apology to everyone hurt and involved. However, actions were taken by many companies, including <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-nike-ends-relationship-with-kyrie-irving-20221111-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nike</a>.
On the other side of this situation, Nike issued an statement about Kyrie Irving’s actions in the past that would affect their bussiness together. “At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism…We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone.” the statement resumed.
<h2>NBA News: The unexpected Kyrie Irving’s reaction to the end of his shoe line</h2>
As reported by Shams Charania of the Athletic, Kyrie Irving’s shoe line was dropped by Nike after his suspension granted by the Brooklyn Nets due to an off-court situation with the promotion of an antisemitic movie on Irving’s social media. Even so, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPNreported in May, that Nike had planned it before, due to other circumstances that left him out of the court for awhile.
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Irving isclearly not annoyed by this decision. In fact, inthe most recent games, Irving has been seen wearing anall-black sneaker. Despite the rumors and memes about their likeness to a Sketchers pair of sneakers, Irving was wearing one of his own brand featured by Nike. As well as many other NBA players who have used them in games, despite the end of this deal.
This decision has surprised everyone in the NBA. Simply because Kyrie’s shoe line made $11 million dollars in earnings for Nike, per year since the deal was made back in 2014.Now, as the news brokenout, there are some huge stars in the line to come up with his own shoe line, for example <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Ja-Morant-could-be-the-next-in-line-for-a-massive-shoe-deal-20221205-0060.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant</a>.
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NBA News: Kyrie Irving's reaction to the end of his shoe line

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-charles-barkley-explains-why-brooklyn-nets-cant-beat-good-teams-20221124-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> survived a rocky offseason. Kyrie Irving stayed, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kevin-durant-passes-up-kevin-garnett-in-a-major-milestone-as-a-scorer-20221123-0075.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> backed down from his trade request, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-nets-markieff-morris-explains-why-ben-simmons-is-silencing-the-doubters-20221125-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Simmons</a> committed to his rehab. But things haven’t gone all that well thus far.
There’s always something going on with the Nets. On or off the court, narratives often prevail over basketball. That’s why some still expect them to break their Big 3 at some point in the season.
Notably, the Miami Heat have emerged as a potential suitor for Irving, who’s the likeliest trade candidate given his contract situation. With that in mind, Bleacher Report proposed a trade that would send Kyle Lowry and Max Strus <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-ben-simmons-takes-a-massive-shot-at-his-haters-20221124-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to Brooklyn</a> in return for Kyrie.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Could Swap Kyle Lowy For Kyrie Irving</h2>
“While Irving has returned to the Nets, history tells us it’s only a matter of time before something else keeps him away from the team. Brooklyn would be wise to cut ties completely, seeing if teams like the Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are interested in the talented yet turbulent point guard.
Lowry, 36, is well past his prime but is at least a reliable floor general, suiting up in all 18 contests while averaging 14.3 points and 6.1 assists. Strus has worked his way into becoming a solid starter, giving the Heat 15.3 points per game and shooting 35.3 percent from three.
Both would likely be starters in Brooklyn, giving Kevin Durant some added playmaking and shooting around him.”

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This would be a win-win scenario for both parties, as the Heat aren’t good enough to compete at the highest level as if stands right now. The Nets, on the other hand, don’t trust Kyrie after a long history of leaving them hanging. So, what are you waiting for, Pat? pick up the phone and get it done.

NBA Rumors: Heat could trade for Kyrie Irving

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One didn’t have to be Phil Jackson or Gregg Popovich to realize that the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-shaquille-o-neal-challenges-anthony-davis-to-prove-his-worth-20221125-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> had a flawed roster. But <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/rob-pelinka-gets-brutally-honest-on-russell-westbrooks-future-with-the-lakers-20220412-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rob Pelinka</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jeanie-buss-explains-why-the-new-lakers-documentary-will-be-the-best-ever-20220817-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jeanie Buss</a> slept on their laurels and failed to do what needed to be done.
The Lakers are holding on to two future first-round picks and have refused to include them in any trade talks. Those picks are expected to be quite valuable, as they’ll be of useshortly after the LeBron James era is done.
That’s why the front office has been so passive in terms of acquiring more talent. And, apparently, they’re only going to change that stance in case a superstar shockingly <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-could-trade-for-a-former-all-star-20221125-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">becomes available.</a>
<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Will Only Trade Their Picks For A Superstar</h2>
(via Jovan Buha – The Athletic)
“These Lakers are far from title contention — far enough that even a Turner/Hield deal won’t get them all the way there. But they’re not that far from making the postseason, especially if they execute a trade sooner than later. Once there, with James, Davis and upgrades like Hield, Turner, and/or others, it’s easy to envision the Lakers having at least a puncher’s chance to make some noise in the playoffs.
The longer the Lakers wait, the more options there are, both in terms of available players and suitors. There’s still a chance, however slim, that a star becomes available closer to the trade deadline, be it Washington’s Bradley Beal, Chicago’s DeMar DeRozan or Zach LaVine, or Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving. Those players would certainly be good enough to get the Lakers to cough up both future first-round picks. The flip side is the Lakers run the risk of the team falling out of the playoff and/or Play-In contention if they wait too long, especially since 15 of their next 23 games are on the road.
The Lakers are still a few weeks away from their self-imposed trade timeline, but the clock is ticking. Their chances of getting serious this season hang in the balance.”

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Truth be told, it’s kind of sad to see a team waste one of the final years of LeBron James’ career like that. But their title window has already closed, at least with this roster, so it is what it is.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-nike-ends-relationship-with-kyrie-irving-20221111-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> made the rounds for promoting an anti-semitic documentary on Twitter. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kevin-durant-apologizes-after-thrashing-nets-teammates-20221121-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> suspended him <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irvings-suspended-what-does-the-brooklyn-nets-star-need-to-do-to-return-to-play-20221106-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">without pay</a> for failing to apologize for it, but he’s finally back on the court with them.
However, plenty of people around the NBA had plenty to say about Irving’s reckless tweet. Unsurprisingly, that includes Hall of Famer duo Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, who called him an idiot.
So, naturally, several Irving fans took offense in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-shaq-reveals-biggest-difference-between-kobe-bryant-and-lebron-james-20221118-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaq’s comments</a> and insults. That’s why the four-time NBA champion took some time to explain why he said what he said and why he still stands by those words.
<h2>NBA News: Shaq Explains Why He Called Kyrie Irving An Idiot</h2>
“A lot of people took offense with what I said because a lot of times you listen, but you listen through emotions,” Shaq said on his podcast. “When I said ‘idiot,’ I meant you can’t do anything that’s going to blemish your name, you personally! You personally can’t blemish or tarnish your name, your legacy, your career.”
“I don’t mess with people’s religions and what they do,” Shaq continued. “You believe what you believe and you stand on what you believe, that’s what you’re supposed to do. But when you put yourself in jeopardy, you gotta be smarter than that. And that’s all what I was saying when I said ‘idiot.&apos;”
“A lot of us when we get this money and we get these followers, we think we know everything. Social media is a powerful tool but you have to practice some type of responsibility with that,” the Big Diesel concluded.
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What Irving did was objectively wrong, but that doesn’t give Shaq the right to insult him. Still, Kyrie should be more responsible when thinking about the things he shares on social media, given how massive his platform is.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irvings-suspended-what-does-the-brooklyn-nets-star-need-to-do-to-return-to-play-20221106-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> managed to survive a rocky offseason, but they still weren’t in the clear. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-no-one-wants-to-trade-for-ben-simmons-20221109-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Simmons</a> was a big question mark, Kevin Durant may still want to leave, and it was just a matter of time before <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-nike-ends-relationship-with-kyrie-irving-20221111-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> did Kyrie Irving things.
Kyrie’s irresponsible actions have once again driven him off the court. Nonetheless, his sanction has reached a point that seems a little more of a witch hunt than an actual way of holding him accountable.
Whatever the case, the fact that Kyrie isn’t even playing has only made a tough season even more complicated. And according to Shams Charania, it may have even cost them a chance to sign Ime Udoka, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-is-frustrated-with-ben-simmons-20221108-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant’s</a> preferred choice as coach.
<h2>NBA News: Kyrie Irving’s Uncertainty Kept The Nets Away From Ime Udoka</h2>
“There is an uncertainty as to whether and when he’ll come back and I think that has created some short and long-term question marks around their ability,” Charania said. “And so, if you’re looking at Ime Udoka, the win-now coach, if Kyrie Irving had been playing last week and everything was 100% fine and A-Okay with Kyrie Irving, you’re seeing Ime Udoka likely sliding in there, pretty quickly as head coach.But the fact that there’s a lot of uncertainty right now on Kyrie Irving.”

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<h2>Charles Barkley Says They’re Not Even Close To Being Contenders</h2>
The Nets just couldn’t handle two PR disasters at the same time, which is why they didn’t pursue Udoka, and the worst part is that it’s always been like that with this core. They’ve made more headlines than wins, which is why Charles Barkley urged them to just pull the plug already:
“This team’s been together for four years. When they went there four years ago, we were like ‘They’re going to win a couple championships.’ They ain’t even close,” Chuck said on Inside the NBA.“When you have a good team, you have to take advantage of it. This is a wasted four years for these guys.”
The Nets swung for the fences and missed. Sometimes, it goes way beyond just stacking up talent. Their huge egos, flawed characters, and lack of accountability dug them into a hole they may never get out of.

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Report: How Kyrie Irving's uncertain status hurt Kevin Durant and the Nets

Report: How Kyrie Irving's uncertain status hurt Kevin Durant and the Nets - Bolavip US

Once again, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kyrie-irving-and-stars-that-could-be-traded-soon-20221110-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving’s</a> actions— or lack thereof have fueled controversy and debate around social media. Some believe he’s got every right to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spread anti-semitic information;</a> some think he’s crossed the line and should be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irvings-suspended-what-does-the-brooklyn-nets-star-need-to-do-to-return-to-play-20221106-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">held accountable</a> for it.
Maybe, the truth is somewhere in between. People shouldn’t mistake freedom of speech with a green light to spread hatred and misinformation. Butmaybe establishing conditions for him to come back is a bit dehumanizing.
Whatever the case, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-dont-want-kyrie-irving-anymore-20221108-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Irving’s paying the price</a> after refusing to share a timely apology for his… not-so-smart actionsand has now lost his biggest endorsement. In an interview with CNBC, Nike co-founder Phil Knight confirmed the brand would end its partnership with Irving.
<h2>NBA News: Phil Knight Confirms Nike Is Done With Kyrie Irving</h2>
(via The Athletic)
“Kyrie stepped over the line,” Knight said. “It’s kind of that simple, so he made some statements that we just can’t abide by and that’s why we ended the relationship. And yeah, I was fine with that.”
The Nets said they suspended Irving for “no less than five games” because Irving refused to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic views.”
“Same situation,” Knight said. “He was dug in.”
Knight also discussed Nike’s process of partnering with athletes.
“We look at who we sign and how much we pay, and we look at not only how good the athlete is, but how his or her character (is), so it’s not an exact science, but it’s a process that we go through with a lot of intensity, with a lot of people sticking their hand in it, and that’s one that goes all the way to the CEO because some of the numbers (athletes) are paid are pretty big,” he said.
 
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Of course, Nike has been directly tangled up in multiple controversies over the years, including child labor. So, it’s not like they’ve set the standard for ethics or anything like that. On the other hand, Irving really left them no choice.
Don’t get me wrong. I, for one, think athletes shouldn’t stay in their lanes or just ‘shut up and dribble.’ I condone and support their rights to speak their minds and share their views on delicate subjects.
However, that ‘critical thinking’ doesn’t give them— or anybody by any means— a green light to share fake and dangerous information, let alone attack the Jewish— or any other— community. It just doesn’t work that way.

NBA News: Nike ends relationship with Kyrie Irving

NBA News: Nike ends relationship with Kyrie Irving - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-devin-booker-passes-up-james-hardens-huge-record-20221109-0072.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA</a> is where amazing happens, and that doesn’t refer solely to what goes down on the court. What happens <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-no-one-wants-to-trade-for-ben-simmons-20221109-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">behind closed doors </a>can also be surprising, as we’ve seen with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-will-trade-their-picks-for-a-superstar-20221109-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">multiple trades</a> throughout the years.
Some players outgrow their small market, rebuilding teams and need to pursue a bigger challenge. Others aren’t a good fit or a part of the franchise’s long-term plans, and others just overstayed their welcome.
Whatever the case, we expect multiple big names to switch sides at some point in the season. That’s why today, we’ll let you know about the top three players that could be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-los-angeles-lakers-would-trade-russell-westbrook-under-one-condition-20221108-0046.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on the move quite soon.</a>
<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Stars That Could Be On The Move Soon</h2>
<h3>3. Myles Turner</h3>
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Myles Turner has been on a tear since the season started. Notably, he’s taken some nights off to stay fresh, as it’s just a matter of time before the Indiana Pacers find him a new home via trade.
The former Texas Longhorn is one of the best rim protectors in the league. He can guard all the way to the perimeter, dominate both sides of the glass, and even stretch the floor with his three-point shooting.
<h3>2. Kyrie Irving</h3>
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Some around the league believe Kyrie Irving has already played his last game for the Brooklyn Nets. They seemed willing to let him walk away in free agency, and his anti-semitism scandal was just too much to handle.
The only issue is that Irving isn’t exactly coveted around the league right now, either. As outstanding as he is on the court, he’s been a major PR liability and just a huge distraction over the years.
<h3>1. Russell Westbrook</h3>
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Russell Westbrook is turning back the clock, and he’s looked outstanding since he started coming off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the team still looks flawed and out of sync.
Westbrook is the odd man out, and Rob Pelinka knows he could be forced to swallow his pride and attach at least a first-round pick to his contract to find him a new team. He’s still quite impactful and could prove his doubters wrong in the right situation.

NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving and stars that could be traded soon

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kyrie-irving-may-never-play-for-the-nets-again-20221104-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> has again mistaken freedom of speech for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spreading hatred and misinformation</a>. But regardless of how dangerous his post was, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-analysis-making-a-case-for-the-nets-to-trade-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-and-ben-simmons-20221104-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a>, the NBA, and the few fans that still stood by him gave him multiple chances to right his wrong.
It was evident that Kyrie felt no remorse. It was also evident that either he never watched the documentary or that he didn’t get it. There’s also the chance that’s how he really feels, and while he has every right to feel that way— he doesn’t— there’s no room for that in sports.
So, after years of throwing teammates and franchises under the bus and getting away with virtually everything, it seems like someone is finally <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irvings-suspended-what-does-the-brooklyn-nets-star-need-to-do-to-return-to-play-20221106-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">holding Kyrie accountable</a>. Moreover, that could be the end of the line for him, as there’s not much of a market for his services.
<h2>Not Even The Lakers Want Kyrie Irving Anymore</h2>
According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, not even the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for him or signing him. That’s quite remarkable, considering they’ve only won two games this season:
“When Irving strongly considered opting out of the final season of his deal worth $37 million in late June, there were rumblings that he might be willing to sign a taxpayer midlevel deal with the Lakers ($6.4 million) as a way of getting where he reportedly wanted to go,” Amick wrote.“Yet as we reported in early October and a sentiment that still exists, sources say the Lakers have significant concerns about the prospect of adding Irving at any price and have not been focused on that scenario all season long.”
 
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<h2>Kyrie Might Never Play In The NBA Again</h2>
Multiple executives also think Kyrie will have trouble finding another team, and some believe he may have already played his final game for the Nets, as he’s not likely to agree with the terms they set for his reinstation:
(via The Athletic)
“He’s the opposite of a commodity, which is what you want a player who’s getting paid that much to be,” one general manager said.
“I think Kyrie might not play in the NBA again,” said another general manager.
“It’s gonna be one-year deals from here on out (for Irving),” a front office executive said.
“With Nike pulling away, that makes it even tougher for him,” one owner said of the shoe company’s decision to suspend its longstanding relationship with Irving.
“He will not be on (our team), but someone will (want him). They always do for his talent.”
I, for one, believe that everybody’s entitled to their views, as wrong as they could be. But you have to be careful and be held accountable when you have such a big platform. You just reap what you sow.

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NBA Rumors: Lakers don't want Kyrie Irving anymore

NBA Rumors: Lakers don't want Kyrie Irving anymore - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kyrie-irving-may-never-play-for-the-nets-again-20221104-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving’s</a> off-court actions have been in discussion for the past two seasons now. Mainly because the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> think that he’s not the ideal role model for their product. WIth this new situation in place, there’s been reports about him being suspended to play with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-analysis-making-a-case-for-the-nets-to-trade-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-and-ben-simmons-20221104-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a>. However, this isn’ta punishment imposed by NBA comissioner Adam Silver.
This sanction is directly coming from Brooklyn Nets’ ownerJoe Tsaioffice. In fact, Tsai posted his thoughts about this situation.“I’m disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation. I want to sit down and make sure he understands this is hurtful to all of us, and as a man of faith, it is wrong to promote hate based on race, ethnicity or religion.”he posted on his Twitter.Then, the NBA issued an statement in which mentions Adam Silver’s thoughts on this issue.
“I am disappointed that he has not offered an unqualified apology and more specifically denounced the vile and harmful content contained in the film he chose to publicize. I will be meeting with Kyrie (Irving) in person in the next week to discuss this situation.”Finally,Irving posted his apology on his social media. However, the Nets made public Irving’s unpaid suspension “until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures”.
<h2>What does Kyrie Irvingneed to do to play again with the Brooklyn Nets?</h2>
According to the Athletic reporter Shams Charania, the Brooklyn Nets“series of objective remedial measures”are a six-actionlist, which Kyrie Irving needs to complete in order to return to play for the Brooklyn Nets.This list contains activities related with awareness of antisemitism, which meanshostility to or prejudice against Jewish people.
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Sources: Nets have delivered Kyrie Irving six items he must complete to return to team:
 – Apologize/condemn movie – $500K donation to anti-hate causes – Sensitivity training – Antisemitic training – Meet with ADL, Jewish leaders – Meet with Joe Tsai to demonstrate understanding
 — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1589056640682426368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2022</a> </blockquote>
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However, it remainsunclear whether Irving agreed to complete this six-action list in order to return. As well as a different sanction from the National Basketball Association. Especially after Adam Silver meets with Kyrie Irving some time this week. In fact, even NBPA president CJ McCollumrevealed his thougths about the situation.
“I don’t think he understood the magnitude of the movie because he didn’t watch it. I don’t think he understood the magnitude of the people that were affected, how they were impacted &amp; how fast hate can spread &amp; how this can snowball.” Also, the Nets won their first two of five games without Irving,raising Kyrie’s retirement as a concern to be aware of.
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Kyrie Irving's suspended: What does the Brooklyn Nets' star need to do to return to play?

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-why-did-nets-suspend-kyrie-irving-and-for-how-long-20221103-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> have dug themselves into a hole that not even winning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jayson-tatum-gets-real-on-losing-the-nba-finals-20220822-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an NBA championship</a> could take them out of. Jay Williams claims they’ve become the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-nets-should-trade-kevin-durant-before-another-kyrie-irving-sabbatical-20221103-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">least likable team</a> in NBA history, and he could be on to something.
Hiring Ime Udoka is only another step in the wrong direction. Their desire to compete has created another PR disaster, as Udoka was rightfully suspended from the Boston Celtics just six weeks ago.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving’s anti-Semitic remarks</a> made him even more of a controversial figure in the league. And it’s not like Ben Simmons has done much to help their winning cause through the first stretch of the season.
Right now, Kevin Durant is all alone on an island. An island he chose to put himself in over and over. And truth be told, people just don’t want to see these guys succeed. If anything, they’re tuning in to watch their downfall.
<h2>NBA: This Is Why The Nets Should Trade All Their Stars</h2>
So, it seems like the only way the Nets can ever recover from this disaster is by just giving up and hitting the drawing board. They don’t control their own picks, so that could mean being stuck in basketball hell for years.
But how will they ever compete for the fan’s love when they share the city with the New York Knicks and have three of the most hated players in the NBA? How could people be empathetic to them ever again? They should trade their Big 3, and here’s why:
<h3>Ben Simmons – A Shell Of Himself</h3>
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Ben Simmons doesn’t want to play basketball anymore. His trade value is at an all-time low, but multiple desperate teams could still throw in several role players that could actually fix the Nets’ defense.
Even if he wants to play, can they really afford to keep on waiting for him to be back to his old self? And even if he is, will that be enough to get past their shortcomings? The guy literally refuses to shoot.
<h3>Kyrie Irving – Untrustworthy And Volatile</h3>
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Kyrie Irving cannot be trusted. He’s proven that over and over, going AWOL and putting everything but basketball first. He didn’t want to stay, and they didn’t want him there, so why delay the inevitable?
As talented as he is, most teams don’t want anything to do with Irving, and understandably so. But would it be so bad to send him to the Lakers for Russell Westbrook, spare parts, and, hopefully, a pick?
<h3>Kevin Durant – He’s Over His Head</h3>
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Kevin Durant found out the hard way that his leverage around the league is close to zero. He’s not as coveted as he thought he was, which is a byproduct of his huge ego and his proneness to get hurt at this point in his career.
But as trouble-making as he is, Durant is still one of the greatest to ever do it. Someone will give up more than enough value in return to at least stay competitive for years to come. He wanted to leave, so let’s grant him his wish.

NBA Analysis: Making a case for the Nets to trade Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons

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