The Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is making headlines once again. He has asked the Nets to trade him before the trade deadline on Thursday. This has sparked a huge movement by teams, who are looking to solidify their roster. However, with the absence of Kevin Durant, the Nets have hit a slump, after giving the responsibility to lead the Nets. Kyrie has made little progress with the Nets in KD’s absence.
Durant and Irving have been instrumental for the Nets this season. The absence of either of them hit the Nets strongly, and with Durant still out, eyes turned toward Uncle Drew. Nonetheless, he is doing a decent job in Durant’s absence but desperately needs his, “Best Friend“. Irving referred to Durant as “That’s my Best friend right there”. This incident comes to light after the guard wanted to leave the Nets.
“That’s my best friend right there.”
Kyrie Irving on Kevin Durant a few days ago 👀 pic.twitter.com/D8juyoumSl
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Yes, Kyrie Irving despite calling Kevin Durant his best friend after a game, is looking to leave the Nets. His decision to leave the Nets has caused upset to Kendrick Perkins, who slammed the Nets guard. “This is Kyrie Irving, a guy you cannot trust. Then Kyrie Irving just says that Kevin Durant is his best friend, right? So where’s the loyalty?” said Perkins on NBA Today.
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It is questionable from Irving, called Durant his ‘best friend’, and look elsewhere to play for another team. Now, Kevin Durant has been with Kyrie since the beginning. Even when things went sideways for Kyrie, Kevin supported him and believed in him. It is mighty frustrating to see him requesting a trade after all that Durant has been through with him. It certainly raises a question as to what Durant will do next if Kyrie does leave the Nets.
What was Kevin Durant’s reaction to Kyrie Irving requesting a trade?
The trade request from Irving has put teams on red alert, for signing him. However, this also sparks a possibility, that Kevin Durant may also explore the idea of leaving the Brooklyn Nets. As per Adrian Wojnarowski, “Teams who are watching what happens with Kyrie Irving are really much more interest in Kevin Durant’s response to this.” This comes after the trade request from Irving and realistically, Kevin Durant may be a healthier choice over Kyrie.
“I’m told that the trade request surprised everyone in Brooklyn today, including Kevin Durant.”
Woj on Kyrie Irving’s trade request#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/DCYLjT5YYZ
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The news shocked everyone concerned, and also his teammate, Kevin Durant. “The trade request surprised everyone in Brooklyn today including Kevin Durant.” Said Wojnarowski. If Irving is traded, it might be a huge problem for the Nets, because earlier, Kevin Durant did look to play elsewhere. However, he stayed with the Nets, despite James Harden leaving the Nets. Now this news from Irving changes everything.