Published 12:55 IST, December 12th 2020
Kyrie Irving lashes out, refuses to talk to "pawns" for "someone else's propaganda"
After the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving were fined $25,000 for violating NBA media rules, the Nets star lashed out at the media, not wanting to be a "pawn".
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Kyrie Irving’s comments have always landed him under fire with the media, and even some fans who do not agree with his views. Earlier this year, Irving was the one against an NBA bubble, which in turn had people labelling him as problematic. Irving, however, continues to express himself, recently lashing out on the media (and the NBA) following the $25,000 fine they slapped on him and the Brooklyn Nets.
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Paired with a Malcolm X quote at the beginning, the Nets star was unapologetically candid in his recent statement. “I do not talk to Pawns. My attention is worth more,” Irving wrote, referring to him missing the media day mandatory for the players.
Irving is apparently done with other people’s agenda, and asks for everyone to “we utilize the ‘fine money’ for the marginalized communities in need, especially seeing where our world is presently”. Irving stated that he is here for peace, love and greatness only, asking everyone to stop distracting him and the Nets. “We move different over here”.
Unsurprisingly, Irving’s words were met with criticism. It was pointed out that the NBA donates fine money to various charities across the nation, and Irving’s comments were not needed. Even Kevin Love chose to address Irving’s statement, unhappy with his use of the word “pawn”.
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Now, while Irving is yet to target James publicly, social media is convinced he was making a dig at James and his influence in the NBA. This could even be connected to the NBA bubble, which James was for, despite the Black Lives Matter Movement being in focus in the USA. While some players opted out, and others were against it, most agreed with the league’s plan to resume the 2019-20 season. Irving apparently discussed the start of a new league, which was ridiculed online.
The 2016 NBA champion will be teaming up with Kevin Durant this season. He missed most of the 2019-20 season due to injuries and will return to the court on December 22. The Nets will face the Golden State Warriors on opening night at 7:00 PM EST (December 23, 5:30 AM IST).
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Updated 12:55 IST, December 12th 2020