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Kyrie Irving Looking At Hate From Fans And Media As ‘Fuel For The Summer’ After Getting Swept In First Round: “Many People Wanted To See Us Fail At This Juncture”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 26, 2022
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The Brooklyn Nets playoff collapse to the Boston Celtics that resulted in a 4-0 sweep for the Celtics is going to be remembered for a while. Considering the narratives around both teams in January, it is incredible to see how the scales have tipped.

But many people saw this Nets collapse coming after Boston’s emergence and all the drama in the Nets locker room. From the Harden trade to Simmons not playing, and everything around Kyrie Irving, a lot went wrong within the Brooklyn Nets franchise. However, it seems a lot of the blame will fall squarely on Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.

The former championship winners struggled against Boston outside individual 39-point games from both. Irving is already looking ahead to next season and is aware of the narratives that will build over the summer, but is determined to come back and let all the chatter fuel him for their return.

kyrie irving: “i know so many people wanted to see us fail at this juncture, picked us as contenders and have so much to say at this point.”

says he will be “using that as fuel for the summer.” pic.twitter.com/faPLe4L6Mz

— James Herbert (@outsidethenba) April 26, 2022

Considering all the doubt around Irving already, he could have used it for motivation this season. However, the circumstances have been tough to manage for him this season. Kyrie was extremely critical of the media narratives around him during his pst-game interview, but most athletes look to shut that down with their performances.

The scrutiny was there all along, so it seems like he could have channeled that hate as the energy right now. Either way, Irving will need to regroup and sign his contract extension in the summer to run it back with Brooklyn. 

Nets' Kyrie Irving: “[Hopefully]… we can just start fresh and be realistic with our own expectations and live with our team results, rather than being the polarization of the media scrum and having our names be dragged for a series that naturally happens in people’s careers." pic.twitter.com/rJGkcZU26P

— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) April 26, 2022

Considering his talent level, everybody would be silly to count him out completely. But this season has shown more chinks in Kyrie’s armor than battle-worn steel. If he can come back a different and more motivated player next season who can shut out all the noise, he and his Nets team will greatly benefit from it. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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