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Charles Oakley Says The Nets Can Still Win The Title If Kyrie Irving Misses Half The Season: “They Still Have Two Of The Top Five Best Players In The League.”

Nico Martinez
Oct 9, 2021
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Even as the NBA season approaches, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving continues to fight the vaccine mandates, putting his availability in jeopardy for at least half of the upcoming season.

Obviously, the whole situation has become a major distraction for the organization, but the fallout could be even worse on the basketball court.

Still, even as Kyrie’s resistance rages on, there are those who still believe in the Nets — and former NBA legend Charles Oakley is one of them.

In a chat with TMZ, the former Knicks star spoke about the current situation in Brooklyn, and how he still thinks the team can win it all even if Irving misses a significant chunk of time.

“He losses money but it’s up to his teammates. I still think they can win it with him playing this way. You still have James Harden and KD, two of the top five players in the league. So, add him on the roll and it’d be a plus but they weren’t healthy last year. So you think if James Harden come back healthy this year with KD healthy — they can still win it even if Kyrie only players half of the season.”

A guy like Irving would be essential for pretty much every team in the league. He’s a bonafide superstar and one of the best offensive players the game has ever seen.

Unfortunately, Uncle Drew’s troubling antics behind closed doors can often overshadow what he does on the court.

Whether it’s boycotting the media, speaking about secret societies, or buying into conspiracy theories about the vaccine, the guy seems to have a knack for drawing attention.

Without James Harden and Kevin Durant, it might prove to be far too much for the franchise to handle. It’s a good thing they’ve got both.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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