Kyrie Irving believes Nets' roster is 'missing some pieces' after loss to 76ers

Three games into his comeback, Kyrie Irving has shown some signs of being back to his best. six-time NBA All-Star dropped 21 points against Vince Carter-led Atlanta Hawks. This was n followed by a 32-point and 14-point display against Utah Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers. With his last two performances failing to translate into wins for Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving w believes Nets need some new faces in order to change ir fortunes.

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Nets’ ‘glaring’ roster needs addressing – Kyrie Irving

With Kevin Durant working his way to a return, Kyrie Irving believes that Brooklyn Nets’ roster is still in need of some pieces in order to compete for title next season. Kyrie Irving said that Nets will need to add one or two players to complement himself, along with Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan, Garrett Temple, Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert.

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Kevin Durant has t featured for Brooklyn Nets this season as he continues his return from an Achilles injury. However, Kyrie Irving himself did t look too sharp in his last three games after a 26-game absence this season. loss to 76ers handed Nets ir second consecutive defeat in last three days. 

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Jarrett Allen, Joe Harris left out of Kyrie Irving’s comments

While Kyrie Irving did mention likes of Garrett Temple and DeAndre Jordan, 2014 All-Star MVP conspicuously left out Jarrett Allan and Joe Harris. Both Allen and Harris have impressed in being starters for Nets this season. ir numbers are also better than Garrett Temple and DeAndre Jordan. However, it is difficult to say wher Kyrie Irving does or does t see Jarrett Allan and Joe Harris as players to build around in off-season.

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