Kyrie Irving’s Excuse On Why He Missed Thursday’s Game: “I Just Didn’t Want To Play.”

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The Brooklyn Nets were still able to come out with a victory against the 76ers on Thursday, but it probably would have been easier had Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving taken the floor.

For Durant, the Nets can expect him to be out for a few more games, as he serves out mandatory isolation as a result of COVID-19 protocols.

Irving’s situation is much simpler. After saying he was out for “personal reasons” the star himself revealed his absence from the game on Thursday night was simply the result of him not wanting to play…

Follow-up reports have surfaced, claiming that Kyrie skipped the game as a result of Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol by rioters. Kyrie has yet to confirm or deny whether that claim is accurate.

Obviously, Kyrie’s excuse for sitting out is drawing heavy criticism, as the guy is getting paid $33 million this season ($458,33 per game this season) to show up and play for his team. Many feel as though taking a personal day isn’t a good enough excuse to just not show up to a game.

Irving’s popularity with the fans has been questionable since he started his “flat earth” conspiracy comments years ago, and it seems he just hasn’t been able to handle media relations well ever since.

Still, mental health is important, and Wednesday night’s D.C. riot could certainly have impacted him in a negative way.

The Nets hope he will return to play for their game Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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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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