Every time he does something, Kyrie Irving stirs the pot. Thanks to his controversies in recent years, the Brooklyn Nets superstar has become one of the most polarizing players in the association.
The player is yet to debut this season due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine, which has generated many debates around the league. Just like people defend Kyrie, others attack him whenever they have the chance.
Irving has shared a couple of cryptic messages on Instagram, which has led people to think he’s hinting about possible retirement. After breaking his silence last week, the 2016 NBA champion shared another message on IG on Monday, posting a pic of Morpheus from Matrix, firing up fans.
Some within the NBA community believe this is Kyrie simply saying he will retire from the game. Others assumed he was comparing himself to Morpheus, while the rest tried to explain what that post really meant.
https://twitter.com/big_business_/status/1455273400126124039
Y’all got Kyrie thinking he Morpheus smh pic.twitter.com/Gh92Ecup3R
— Doom Coming (@Getthebagcoach) November 1, 2021
He’s at home watching Illuminati documentaries
— sigmahed 🇵🇸 (@vibeistani) November 1, 2021
Hey man, all I gotta say is that if Kyrie’s protest prevents the Nets from winning a ring, than I’m gonna #StandWithKyrie pic.twitter.com/Rnry6s49cO
— AB (@WayToo6ixy) November 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/louiskanak/status/1455366322620096513
He think we in the matrix LMFAO that’s what happens when you watch to much spiritual So
— ٍ (@OmegaAndDon) November 1, 2021
That man enjoying his life. He ain’t thinking about basketball. He made good enough money where he don’t need it.
— DreHailTheCommanders🟡🔴 (@EarlyDreDay) November 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/RogeeRoger/status/1455273988591063044https://twitter.com/6_noop/status/1455239243681386498
Won’t get the vaccine but will take a red pill not knowing what’s in it? 🤔
— bye (@b0ssmir) November 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/papyfaye1/status/1455191140970401794
What’s funny is arguably two of his NBA comparisons are agreeing with his tweet. Marbury and Strickland were considered the best PG’s at their peaks.
— Jamel Lewis (@JLewisSports) November 1, 2021
Lol keep letting think he’s making a change. All he’s doing is making this nba season a lot more interesting and anyone’s to win without the overpowered super team in Brooklyn
— Duuuval Nole (2-9)🙃 (@ShockaKing) November 1, 2021
The irony is that Morpheus offered pills to people without disclosing their ingredients. Be more like Morpheus, Kyrie.
— Jay El (@phat24) November 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/3Bonanno/status/1455333443873746948
Meanwhile, Kyrie is yet to take the shot and the Brooklyn Nets aren’t paying much attention to that situation. They hope to see the player back shortly, but Kyrie’s mindset hasn’t changed.
They made it clear they won’t let him become a part-time player and Kyrie stated he won’t lose millions over this. Well, it’s unclear how this issue will play out, but neither party is willing to give in.
The Nets are 8th in the Eastern Conference after a complex start to the season. They’ll try to do their best with Kevin Durant and James Harden showing the way, waiting to see if Kyrie returns or sit out for the remainder of the 2021/22 NBA campaign.
This remains one of the biggest storylines of the season, and nobody knows what will happen with Kyrie’s season and career.
