“Hey Siri, can you say bulls**t in 46 different languages?”, “KD heard that trade talk for Russ and he said ‘hell nah’ - Fans react as reports say Kyrie Irving wants to keep playing for the Nets
The Kyrie Irving saga continues to unravel. According to the New York Post's Brian Lewis, Irving wants to remain with the Brooklyn Nets with or without Kevin Durant.
News of Irving wanting to stay broke Wednesday, and fans have trolled the All-Star guard online. The report pointed out that Irving did not officially request a trade.
"Kyrie has not asked for a trade," Lewis reported. "Now, if the Nets don’t want him, that’s something totally different. Kyrie has not said he wants a trade. He opted in. (So where did) the trade conversations come from? Is it because KD requested a trade and now everybody’s like let’s trade Ky? Kyrie opted in."
Kyrie Irving wants to be a Net — with or without Kevin Durant #Nets nypost.com/2022/07/12/kyr… via @nypostsports
Reports of Irving's trade have been flying about for weeks, with the lakers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-is-sponsored="false">LA Lakers as the preferred landing spot. It was said that the Lakers' unwillingness to give up picks is what has delayed the deal.
Granted, many rolled with the idea of Irving leaving because of KD's trade request. However, it was plausible, considering Irving's commitment to Durant.
With the recent revelation, fans have come at Irving on social media while some have praised him. Many have trolled the 2016 NBA champion, saying he is an attention seeker, on Twitter.
it’s been 72 hours since Kyrie got attention so had to know something was coming twitter.com/nypost/status/…
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports So now it’s gotten to the point where Kyrie is throwing another superstar teammate under the bus indirectly 😂😂
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports KD heard that trade talk for Russ and he said Hell nah.
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports Hey Siri — can you say “bullshit” in 46 different languages? Doesn’t matter which ones. Pick any.
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports If this is true I have major respect for Kyrie. Not only did he never ask for a trade. He’s willing to play here KD or Not.
He opted in for a reason
He deserves respect for that. He wants to be here more than anything. His favorite childhood team
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports Welp! This might just confirm that Kyrie and KD had a falling out. Perhaps KD is tired of his drama just like most of us. Makes sense why KD would demand a trade right after Kyrie opts in.
@LeGoat_233 @DubSuns @NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports Kyrie was never going to LA even if he wanted to be there
@StachesFaction @NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports what? why wouldn't he just have cleared the air beforehand or amidst the trade talks? lmaooo wtf
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports 😂😂😂 y’all wish he didn’t want to play when they had kd u think he’s playing wit Ben Simmons and patty mills 😂😂😂😂
Some think it is the Brooklyn front office spewing concocting stories in an attempt to increase his value in the eyes of the Lakers and other teams.
it’s such a poor attempt at trying to get ANY type of leverage they’re really pulling out all the stops @seanmarks123 @JP3Visualz @NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports It’s the Nets putting out “oooh we talked to some people close to Kyrie ooooh he said he wants to be a net with or without KD ohhh lakers better give us 2 1sts” 💀 it’s such a poor attempt at trying to get ANY type of leverage they’re really pulling out all the stops 💀
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports The Nets organization absolutely can’t stand Kyrie because of how he’s acted ever since he got there. The only reason BK got him in the first place was they wanted KD. So if BK trade KD, there’s no reason at all for them to put up with Kai and his mood swings. They’re trading him
Meanwhile, others took the opportunity to troll the Lakers, saying they should enjoy Russell Westbrook.
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports Enjoy Russ Lakers fans 💀
@seanmarks123 @KasukeRous @JP3Visualz @NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports bruh - some of these laker fans could be IN THE ROOM as kai signs an extension, and they would just call it a 'metaverse experience' then hop back on trade machine ..
@NYPost_Lewis @nypostsports KD heard that trade talk for Russ and he said Hell nah.
There is still a lot of time before the start of training camps. In the coming months, things will get clearer as to where Irving will play will be revealed.
Nonetheless, NBA insider Brian Windhorst thinks it will be difficult for both players to stay with the Nets. Outside of the reports where Irving released a list of preferred sign-and-trade teams, there has been no word from him.
The LA Lakers are the only team linked to Kyrie Irving
The Lakers are desperate to rebound their horrid 33-49 season and believe Irving could help. Although teams have steered clear of him, some due to concerns of unreliability, the Lakers are actively looking to recruit him.
LeBron is ready for the reunion tour with Kyrie. 👑🏆 https://t.co/9LsdsXcwxv
Irving has played with LeBron James in the past, in what was the most successful period in the Cleveland Cavaliers' history. In their three years together, they made three NBA Finals appearances and won the 2016 title.
Partnering Irving with James and Anthony Davis could produce similar results. Based on recent reports, the Lakers are willing to make that bet even with a slight chance of returning to glory.