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NBA Fans React After Nets Go 4-1 Without Kyrie Irving: “It’s Nice Having A Team That Just Shows Up…”

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn Nets to clutch win over Clippers.

Nico Martinez
Nov 13, 2022
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Just a few weeks ago, the Brooklyn Nets were in full panic mode with one of the worst records in the NBA. To top it all off, their second-best player, and primary ball handler, Kyrie Irving, was forced to sit for five games after his recent social media activity.

But even without Irving, the Nets have fared pretty well over these past five games, going 4-1 with quality wins over the Knicks, Hornets, and Wizards.

And after their latest victory over the Clippers on Saturday, NBA fans couldn’t help but notice Brooklyn’s climb and re-evaluate their ceiling for the season.

Nets fans should be proud of the way this team is playing.

— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) November 12, 2022

I’ve seen enough pic.twitter.com/BsU0UqzQ3O

— Will (@WillNetsFan) November 12, 2022

Nets without Kyrie:

— 1st in defensive rating
— 1st in net rating

4-1. pic.twitter.com/GMz8tI3iWn

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 12, 2022

The Nets been looking so good that no one cares that Ben Simmons looks like the 9th best player on the roster

— KENNY BEECHAM (@KOT4Q) November 12, 2022

Physically impossible for opposing teams to score more than 100 points against the Nets now

— Doug Norrie (@DougNorrie) November 12, 2022

https://twitter.com/RealCodyMallory/status/1591573205533458433

This Brooklyn Nets basketball >>

— Chris Milholen (@ChrisMilholen) November 12, 2022

https://twitter.com/RealCodyMallory/status/1591574333494902785

The Nets defeat the Clippers in LA. What a stressful start to the season for Brooklyn. They should definitely celebrate with a night out! Live it up, enjoy the city, and blow off some steam.

— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) November 12, 2022

Look, I don’t think the #nets as constructed can win big in the deep playoffs. But after 3 years of mostly nonsense it’s nice having a team for now that just shows up competes and isn’t a circus.

— Brooklynsbeat (@brooklynsbeat) November 12, 2022


Red Hot Nets Are Still Waiting For Word On The Return Of Kyrie Irving

The most impressive part about this run for the Nets is that it’s coming without their starting point guard, Kyrie Irving. As one of the best offensive players in basketball, it’s surprising that the Nets are finding so much success without him on the floor.

As for when we can expect to see him back out there, Joe Tsai recently admitted that Irving has more work to do, and it seems Kyrie still has to mend some relationships within the franchise.

“We saw Adam Silver come out with a statement last week where he felt like Kyrie Irving’s tweet was reckless and that he wanted to sit down and talk,” reported The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “For them to finally get some face time and try to move forward from here, this does pave the way for Kyrie Irving and his team, the Brooklyn Nets to figure out a potential path forward. We talked about the 6 things that the Nets have laid out for Kyrie Irving to accomplish before a return to the court… I think there is a bunch to sort through. With Kyrie Irving and the Nets, there are relationships that need to be sorted out between Kyrie and the management as far as the ownership but also the locker room. He’s been away from the team for about a week now and that is a big amount of time he’s been gone. He’s under contract for the rest of the year and they know they need him if they want to accomplish anything in the Eastern Conference.”

At this point, there’s no rush for Irving to get back out there. The nets are rolling, and inserting him in right away may actually mess with their mojo.

But when Irving does take the floor again (hopefully sooner rather than later), we will get to see this rejuvenated Nets team at full strength. If it’s any better than what we’re seeing now, the NBA could be in serious trouble.

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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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