Published 09:07 IST, January 15th 2021

Is Kyrie Irving willing to sit out for the ENTIRE NBA 2021 season after anger at Nets?

According to recent reports, Kyrie Irving – after having missed multiple games due to a personal reason – might be willing to miss the entire season.

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Kyrie Irving has w missed multiple games for Brooklyn Nets. “I just didn’t want to play," Irving said after his first missed game, which had people discussing players' commitment to his team. Later, 2016 NBA Champion was reportedly seen partying without a mask, leading to an NBA investigation about same. w, with James Harden playing team, reports hint at Irving bein ready to sit out entire 2020-21 season. 

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While reports hint at Irving sitting out entire season, re is t one specified reason for same. Some rumours hint at 28-year-old t being happy with organization. His commitment to team has been repeatedly questioned, despite Kevin Durant stating that he and team will back whatever decision Irving take.  

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Why is Kyrie Irving furious?

While Irving, Harden and Durant in one team warrant a title contender, former is apparently "furious" with Nets. As per Tommy Dee of SNYtv, Irving wanted team to consider more of his opinion when coach was hired. As per Dee, Irving was against Steve Nash being hired as head coach. Additionally, his relationship with Kevin Durant – who he joined Nets with – has w been described as "distant".

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As of w, re is time that has been specified for Irving's return to court. NBA is currently investigating video shared online where Irving was a part of a birthday celebration – without a mask on. Per reports, his far and sister have birthdays this week. SNY TV's Ian Begley had reported that Nets fear Irving might t be back soon, and would miss gave irrespective of protocol violations. 

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09:07 IST, January 15th 2021