The Kyrie Irving saga continues in Brooklyn while the Nets struggle to get things going. Besides this situation, James Harden started the season affected by the new foul rules, trying to adapt to the new regulation.
Meanwhile, the fans are waiting to see what will happen with Kyrie and his COVID-19 drama. The point guard refused to get the vaccine, which created several problems for the team. The Nets made it clear they won’t allow Kyrie to be a part-time player, and it remains to be seen what’s the next move for the player.
Recently, he broke his silence on Instagram, sharing a cryptic post that confused players. Kyrie hasn’t said what he’ll do next, but nothing points out he will get the shot.
Brooklyn Nets’ owner recently talked with NetsDaily, revealing his thoughts on this situation. Joe Tsai explained he has had several conversations with Kyrie about this situation, but nothing has changed between them.
“I have all the patience in the world with Kyrie. He’s on the roster, just not on the court.”
In exclusive interview with Joe Tsai, Nets owner tells NetsDaily, “I have all the patience in the world with Kyrie. He’s on the roster, just not on the court.” Tsai said he’s had “multiple conversations” with Irving but he’s tried not to evangelize. Bottom line: Nothing new.
— NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) October 29, 2021
Moreover, Tsai said that he respects Kyrie’s decision of not taking the shot, yet he doesn’t understand it. He would welcome Kyrie with open arms if he takes the vaccine, but that’s a big ‘if.’
Tsai also reiterated that he’d “welcome” Irving back if he got vaxxed, but added that while he “respects” Irving’s decision he doesn’t really understand it.
— NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) October 29, 2021
Still, Tsai remains confident that the Nets can win it all this season. They still have good players that can lift them over the rest of the East.
Tsai said as well that he believes Nets can win, can be a championship contender even without Kyrie Irving, noting teams always have to deal with players out and “we still have Kevin Durant, James Harden, Joe Harris.”
— NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) October 29, 2021
Even with James Harden struggling to find his touch this campaign, the Nets are still championship contenders. Once The Beard gets over his slump, this team will be dangerous. Time will tell what happens with Kyrie, but nobody in the Nets organization wants him to leave.
The ball has been on Kyrie’s court since the Nets banned him from team activities. He has to decide to get the vaccine or sit out the rest of this season.
