Video: Kyrie Irving appears dismissive, laughs and deflects reporter's question about his future with Brooklyn Nets at BET awards
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving has been the center of attention in the league with uncertainty surrounding his future. Irving has a player option for next season that needs to be decided before Wednesday, June 29th.
Irving attended the BET Awards on Sunday night along with his stepmom, Shetellia Riley Irving, who also happens to be his agent. A Complex News reporter asked Irving "if he still wanted to be a Brooklyn Net." Irving responded:
"Pass it ... pass it to my left," Kyrie said as he was pointing at his stepmom.
We asked Kyrie if he still wanted to be a Brooklyn Net 👀 https://t.co/QYYDajosJW
Irving's future with the franchise has been the subject of mass speculation, with constant rumors linking him with a move elsewhere. The LA Lakers and the New York Knicks are reportedly two teams vying for the services of the guard before next season.
If Irving left, he would be leaving Kevin Durant, his close friend, after convincing him to join the Nets instead of the Knicks in 2019.
Bleak summer ahead for Kyrie Irving and the Nets
When the season started, the Brooklyn Nets were favorites to win the championship with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. However, things did not go according to plan for Irving or the Nets.
Harden is currently part of the Philadelphia 76ers. Irving missed most of the season due to his unwillingness to get vaccinated. Irving's former team, the Celtics, swept the Nets in the first round of the playoffs. The Boston defense suffocated Durant and Irving. The duo struggled to get shots off because of the constant double teams.
Kyrie Irving is the 5th player with multiple career games of 50 points and 75% FG pct in the shot-clock era.
He and Michael Jordan are the only primary guards with multiple such games. https://t.co/HT5dD59vBL
In Harden's trade, the Nets received Ben Simmons in return. However, this acquisition made no difference as the Australian did not play a single minute due to a back injury.
Things are looking bleak for the Nets as a summer full of question marks is on the horizon. Irving is on the verge of walking away from the Nets and potentially joining forces with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. This decision could very well lead to Durant wanting out of the franchise as Irving and KD are thick as thieves.
Irving's future and possible coaching changes are at the top of the priority list for Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks.