Kyrie Irving takes a shot at Brooklyn Nets following Kevin Durant trade

Kyrie Irving's remarks after the Brooklyn Nets made a deal to send Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns shortly after his departure has revealed a lot. Irving and Durant both joined the Nets in 2019, leaving their respective powerful teams, the Boston Celtics (Irving) and the Golden State Warriors (Durant), in an effort to elevate the struggling Nets to championship-level competition.

However, what transpired were several years of disappointment, as both players battled with injuries, particularly Irving who missed a substantial amount of time, and the team was plagued by high-profile trade failures. This past summer, Durant expressed his desire to be traded, citing concerns about the team's direction, but ultimately decided to remain. Later in the season, Irving requested a trade due to his dissatisfaction and feeling of disrespected, and was eventually traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

The departure of Irving likely unsettled Durant, and reports surfaced that he too was seeking a move away from the team. The Nets may have realized that it was time to change course and move in a different direction. As a result, Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, and in both moves, the Nets obtained several first-round draft picks and young players. This indicates that the team is now looking to rebuild their roster and start anew.


During his first game with the Mavericks, Irving learned of Durant's trade, and was later questioned about it after the game. In a snipe at his former team, he said, "I'm just glad he got out of there." Irving spoke about the 'super-team' he formed with Durant and James Harden, who was also traded away following a tumultuous period with the team. He acknowledged that the three of them did not get to play together much due to injuries, but believes everything happens for a reason and is now grateful to be in Dallas alongside Luka Doncic.

The Brooklyn Nets have had a difficult time in recent years, a franchise in dire need of success after assembling two 'super-teams' that have been huge disappointments. Since relocating from New Jersey to Brooklyn in 2012, the Nets have been eager to establish themselves as a major player in the NBA.

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