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Nets Fans in Attack Mode as Kyrie Irving Congratulates Former Side After Shock NBA Playoffs 2022 Exit
Kyrie Irving and his rollercoaster season come to a disappointing end in the playoffs. His team, the Brooklyn Nets, got swept by the Boston Celtics, which sent shock around the basketball world. And the performances of Irving and Kevin Durant have come under heavy criticism from everyone. But this hasn’t stopped Irving from apologizing for his team’s exit and congratulating the Boston Celtics for going through the next round.
The games between the two teams were very close, and the combined margin of these four games was 18 points. But the Celtics deserved to win the series as they showed up on both sides of the floor. They shut down Kevin Durant and Irving and they limited their production. Irving was great in game 1 but they got to him in the last three games. Durant had arguably the worst series of his life as he shot less than 40% from the field and averaged over 5 turnovers per game. However, Irving and Durant gave Tatum and the Celtics their props after game 4.
Kyrie congratulated his former team. He tweeted, ” We didn’t get the result we wanted, but I wanted to congratulate my brothers in that Celtics locker room. They earned the series Win and I wish them well as they advance. Nothing but love competing against them.”
We didn’t get the result we wanted, but I wanted to congratulate my brothers in that Celtics locker room. They earned the series Win and I wish them well as they advance. Nothing but love competing against them.
— A11Even (@KyrieIrving) April 27, 2022
NBA Fans react to Kyrie Irving congratulating his former team
The NBA fans went nuts when they saw him giving his former team their props. It’s no secret that Kyrie and Boston have had a sour relationship. His antics were on display in game 1. Here are the best reactions:
How about the fans of Boston we are owed an apology for the middle finger buddy
— GRD Go Celtics Or GFYS (@CelticsGRD) April 27, 2022
Celtics own you
— Tatum Better (@JonesToBourne) April 27, 2022
— Nick (@nickenyon) April 27, 2022
you should come back to boston imo, run it back and get back to being beloved in the city
— p (@huskiesplswin) April 27, 2022
I love seeing Kyrie succeed. It’s become my daily medicine, my weekly energy, my monthly inspiration and my yearly motivation. His triumph is the only reason i’m still alive. I was born to love and enjoy the success that he has achieved.
Thank You Kyrie Irving.
— Phil (3-1) (@Philknowsball) April 27, 2022
I’m one of #Celtics fans that loves Kyrie, always will. Yeah he’s a wildcard but he played hard for us. Would like to us back off a little bit, especially considering our history.
— Cooped (@Cooped12) April 27, 2022
always will be sorry things didn’t work out with u in Boston, ur a good dude Kai
— beckett (@h_hayze) April 27, 2022
I give this back to you pic.twitter.com/MehjfTOW3f
— Rexi Ronaldo Lakes (@Rexironaldo) April 27, 2022
The season didnt end with the chip but what you have stood up for and spoken out against has helped thousands of families. You gave us hope. My kids will always look up to you as a hero and not just an insanely talented basketball star. Thank you #StandWithKyrie
— Safemoon Wolf (@twolf03) April 27, 2022
He don’t want to play. I guarantee he’s the happiest man in the NBA right now because he gets to go home early. The man does not love basketball.
— Vindicatum (@Vindicatum2) April 27, 2022
Kyrie confirms he is going to stay with the Nets
With the series coming to a close, Kyrie Irving stated he wants to be at the Nets and will plan to resign here. Irving is eligible for a five-year, $245.6 million contract extension this summer. From a pure basketball standpoint, extending Kyrie Irving’s contract is not even a question. He has averaged 27.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in his three seasons with Brooklyn.
What comes to play is his availability and commitment. Kyrie has been injury prone, and he has missed a considerable time during his career. Many media personnel have questioned his lack of commitment to the game. But his teammates and Durant have stood by him at all times and they have had his back. It will be very interesting to see if the Nets offer Kyrie an extension and commit to these two stars or go differently in the offseason.
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