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Kyrie Irving Throws Shade At James Harden While Talking About Kevin Durant’s MCL Sprain Last Season

Kyrie Irving seemed to throw shade at James Harden while discussing the difference between the Nets this season and last season.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 16, 2023
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Kyrie Irving is hoping to lead the Nets and maintain their strong record in the absence of Kevin Durant, with whom the Nets were on an 18-2 run in their last 20 games. However, since KD has gone out, the Nets have fallen 0-2 after their loss tonight to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

KD suffered the same injury around the same time last season when the Nets were leading the Eastern Conference. However, without KD, the Nets lost 11 consecutive games and had fallen into the play-in by the time he returned. That time was also marked by locker room instability, with Kyrie Irving not being allowed to play and James Harden getting disgruntled at the situation and asking for a trade.

Irving assured the media that the same losing streak won’t happen this year, as this time they don’t have any players who are ‘halfway in’ in the locker room.

Kyrie on why KD's absence is different this year: "Well I'm consistently in the lineup, that helps. We also don't have anyone who is halfway in in the locker room."

— Alec Sturm (@Alec_Sturm) January 16, 2023

Given what happened with Harden’s departure from Brooklyn, it’s widely assumed this quote is about him. However, Irving was also halfway through last season as he was unable to play in that time to take the pressure off Harden due to the vaccine mandate. Harden and Irving were said to have no bad blood after the Nets’ situation led to the Ben Simmons trade. 


Can The Nets Hold On This Season?

The loss against OKC was the Nets’ second consecutive loss without Kevin Durant, a worrying sign for the team. KD’s role both offensively and defensively this season has been incredible and the Nets are clearly missing that contribution on the court.  

Irving has had some big moments this season, working his way into possibly being an NBA All-Star Starter after getting suspended for a massive off-court controversy earlier this season. He needs to show that he can ensure the Nets are the second seed in the East (what they were when KD went down) when he comes back. 

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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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