There is always a lot of negative talk surrounding Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets.
This happens for a number of reasons, including his more controversial opinions and his willingness to move on from teams after signing contracts with them.
Some people think he doesn’t have any loyalty to his squads and that’s one of the biggest insults you can give an NBA player.
However, no one can deny that Irving loves the game of basketball and feels very thankful to be playing it.
He made that clear when he posted a heartfelt message on Twitter recently.
is it true there have only been a little over 5,500 total individuals ever (4,502 Men, ~1,000 Women) that played in the NBA/WNBA at least one minute?
🤷🏾♂️our world attempts to downplay the fact that it’s a RARE case to make it to the league, let alone dominate.
RARE AIR
♾A11— A11Even (@KyrieIrving) August 26, 2022
“is it true there have only been a little over 5,500 total individuals ever (4,502 Men, ~1,000 Women) that played in the NBA/WNBA at least one minute?”
He added: “our world attempts to downplay the fact that it’s a RARE case to make it to the league, let alone dominate. RARE AIR.”
Irving feels special to be in the league – will this feeling help lead his team to the rare air of the Finals?
Irving In Brooklyn
At this point, it’s all but guaranteed that Irving will stay with the Nets in the new year.
For a while, most people assumed he would be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers amid the Kevin Durant drama.
But all of that is settled now and Irving seems set to stay in New York.
Will Irving and Durant be able to get their team back in shape and help them achieve the postseason and possibly even the Finals?
The talent is there so now all they need is some serious drive, determination, and a bit of luck to avoid injuries and other mishaps.
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