NFT: Kyrie Irving

If so, that is a disgrace. NBA should step in.

Why should anyone be surprised? Any excuse not to play, but of course he'll accept the paycheck. He is a mutt.

Could be family?! That’s more important then any sport. The team has been understanding and allowing his absence to deal with whatever it is. He’s certainly not going to leave his buddy KD at the alter.

they were beyond thrilled when Irving left.

In comment 15118224 Simms11 said:

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Could be family?! That’s more important then any sport. The team has been understanding and allowing his absence to deal with whatever it is. He’s certainly not going to leave his buddy KD at the alter.

LOL you're buying that? There's nothing personal going on with him

benefit of the doubt but not with Irving, just too many times acting like a clown for me to buy much of what he says. One of the strangest Star players in any sport.

Is arguably the most unlikeable person in sports these days. Typical NBA diva, but to another level.

I hope he is seeing a therapist or something. He puts his money where his mouth is when it comes to what he cares about which makes me like him more than I used to, but he is just so “out there” and unpredictable. I hope he’s ok but he needs to be more of a professional.

Is not our problem. He is a time bomb on any team he plays for. Only a matter of time.

Man the Nets really blew it not trading this guy for Harden. After this most recent stunt you gotta think he's untradeable. He's the only guy I can think of that I would believe wouldn't report to a team he's traded to, forgoing the money. In a way he's earned himself a No Trade Clause just by being so erratic. Genius?

And this is simply a fact. He looks like an adult, but he’s a 10 year old person. The Nets signed up for this when they signed up for him it’s not new. He’s silently protesting yet again. He sat out the bubble in protest, of what? Who knows. He’s in a position to act but he prefers to do this and no one is noticing except Nets fans. The NBA regular season is so utterly meaningless, 40 games too long for a sport that allows half the league into the playoffs.

of the Capital.

Irving is a self absorbed spoiled brat. Nets were a fun team without him, now he’ll be the reason they don’t win the East.

So predictable...

reached the end of the Earth and fell into the abyss

family related, I have no idea how the Nets are tolerating this. Listen, a lot of people were horrified about last week's events, but if I told my boss, 'Hey. I can't work because of what happened.'...well, that wouldn't fly.

I think he created a monster

Doesn't seem to be real trustworthy

In comment 15118392 ghost718 said:

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I think he created a monster Doesn't seem to be real trustworthy

Lebron the guy who plays almost every game and plays his ass off? Not to mention all the playoff games and heavy minutes. Irving is nothing like Lebron.

Is it true he didn't even notify the coaching staff or team? Is he getting paid for these missed games? If he truly has a family or personal issue then he needs to state that and have it cleared. Otherwise he is simply skipping work.

You sure about that?

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Huge difference in what LBJ was proposing/what Irving is doing.

In comment 15118420 TyreeHelmet said:

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In comment 15118392 ghost718 said: Quote: I think he created a monster Doesn't seem to be real trustworthy Lebron the guy who plays almost every game and plays his ass off? Not to mention all the playoff games and heavy minutes. Irving is nothing like Lebron. Is it true he didn't even notify the coaching staff or team? Is he getting paid for these missed games? If he truly has a family or personal issue then he needs to state that and have it cleared. Otherwise he is simply skipping work.

Maybe he thinks he's "work from home"?

Im so glad the Knicks didn't get this head case. "OOH I cant play cause I'm upset over Capitol Hill" Cmon. I worked that day. Deal with it and go about your business. So sick of how these players are catered to these days. Bunch of spoiled babies

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In comment 15118449 LTIsTheGreatest said:

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Im so glad the Knicks didn't get this head case. "OOH I cant play cause I'm upset over Capitol Hill" Cmon. I worked that day. Deal with it and go about your business. So sick of how these players are catered to these days. Bunch of spoiled babies

Anyone who gives the keys to Kylie for anything deserves whatever wreck comes as the result.

mental health issues. IMO, this is not him being spoiled. It's odd. I went to the same HS as him and the word I got from people was he was a great kid. No problem. In fact, he goes back often to Orange, elizabeth, etc. and works with kids. It's all very odd

...I must say he’s been a big disappointment. It’s always something with him. I would think he’s wearing out his welcome with the Nets front office.Not to mention letting down your teammates. If it’s a legitimate issue he’s dealing with then, fine, let us know that. Always a shroud of mystery around this guy.

In comment 15118229 Victor in CT said:

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they were beyond thrilled when Irving left.

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Indeed, the Nets can deal with him now, good luck.
It's too bad, he is very talented offensively.

...Nash says he still has no update to report, which means they don’t know yet whether he’ll play in their next game tomorrow night. After awhile this
“ he’s our brother, we’re standing with him” stuff starts to wear thin. If he were a third-stringer, he’d be looking for a new job by now. Enough already.

lacking any evidence whatsoever.

At other times BBIers commend athletes for understanding that certain aspects of life are more important than their sport.

In this case Irving is blasted for past transgressions.

In comment 15119169 Alan W said:

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lacking any evidence whatsoever. At other times BBIers commend athletes for understanding that certain aspects of life are more important than their sport. In this case Irving is blasted for past transgressions.

He's paid millions to play a game. He's upset at the riots. Which he can be.
If the Nets are OK w a guy just saying he won't work ok. But to say it's normal or justified is stupid. He's free to retire and hand back his salary at any time and retire and go work for change in any manner he chooses

Bit he's been an asshole his whole career and you defending now is another example of someone who just doesn't get it. If you hired a contractor for redo your house and he refused die to the riots you alone sue him.


The internet. Where total morons go to pretend they are intellectual and woke

He hit the biggest shot in NBA history.

In comment 15118329 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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reached the end of the Earth and fell into the abyss

That's the funniest thing I have read on BBI in a long time.

In comment 15119234 Mike from SI said:

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He hit the biggest shot in NBA history.

He did?

I think Ray Allen might have something to say about that...

In comment 15119234 Mike from SI said:

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He hit the biggest shot in NBA history.

He’s certainly gotten a lot of mileage out of that shot. I’ve also seen him miss plenty of big shots. That one went in and good for him. But people seem to want to give him a pass for everything else simply because he’s “clutch”. I wonder how clutch the Celtics think he is...

He’ll miss a 4th straight game tomorrow night. It’s at the point where he owes the front office, his teammates and the fans an explanation. Being a superstar doesn’t absolve you from responsibilities when people are counting on you.

be a much bigger story. Nobody cares about the Nets.

In comment 15119738 MtDizzle said:

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be a much bigger story. Nobody cares about the Nets.

Keep telling yourself that

While the Allen shot was huge, I'd put Irving's 3 in Game 7 over it. That might have been one of the most consequential games in NBA history. If Golden State wins that series, little to no chance KD joins them. And does LBJ stick around in Cleveland without bringing them a ring...who knows?

Regardless, this Kyrie thing is really, really strange. Again, I totally get his anger @ what went down last week. But like WTF...now there's rumors he was at a large party so even if he decided to return tomorrow, he'd probably have to quarantine for a bit.

Important than their job? Is cause they have more money then they know what to do with it. If they had to worry about putting food on the table he would be playing everyday. Let’s not make him a martyr.

In comment 15119819 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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While the Allen shot was huge, I'd put Irving's 3 in Game 7 over it. That might have been one of the most consequential games in NBA history. If Golden State wins that series, little to no chance KD joins them. And does LBJ stick around in Cleveland without bringing them a ring...who knows? Regardless, this Kyrie thing is really, really strange. Again, I totally get his anger @ what went down last week. But like WTF...now there's rumors he was at a large party so even if he decided to return tomorrow, he'd probably have to quarantine for a bit.

They are not just rumors there is a video

but he's not a bad guy. Comes with significant risk to any basketball franchise that signs him.

I think sometimes players with injury histories get discounted contracts. Might make sense for franchises to seek similar discounts when dealing with head cases like Kyrie.

Otherwise, carry on. Not really his fault society has thrown a lot of money/fame/power at him because he is good at basketball.

NBA investigating the video that surfaced and could mean he is out minimim 3 weeks due to hralth and safety protocols

In comment 15120054 nygiants16 said:

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NBA investigating the video that surfaced and could mean he is out minimim 3 weeks due to hralth and safety protocols

UFB. What is this dude's deal?

In comment 15119002 looie said:

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...I must say he’s been a big disappointment. It’s always something with him. I would think he’s wearing out his welcome with the Nets front office.Not to mention letting down your teammates. If it’s a legitimate issue he’s dealing with then, fine, let us know that. Always a shroud of mystery around this guy.

It was the cost of doing business. Had to sign him if they wanted Durant. Doubt the Nets FO goes anywhere near KI if it wasn't a package deal.

Would love to hear his honest thoughts on all of this. I think he hitched his wagon to the wrong guy...

"I'm so broken up about the events this past week that I'm going out and partying my ASS off!! Woo Hoo!!!"

It's going to keep happening as long as the NBA enables it.

He's an ass. Everyone knows people like this in their personal lives and they're insufferable. He lives in his own mind where he does nothing wrong.

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Would love to hear his honest thoughts on all of this. I think he hitched his wagon to the wrong guy...

He has to be mad, he left Curry and the Golden State Warriors to play with Irving..

Now he has to carry the team coming off an achilles tear

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Would love to hear his honest thoughts on all of this. I think he hitched his wagon to the wrong guy...

Durant is a weirdo in his own way.

But Irving...he is on a different level.

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NBA investigating the video that surfaced and could mean he is out minimim 3 weeks due to hralth and safety protocols

LOL what a 🤡