That’s the other side of the story … to some extent. Does Nets Understand Kyrie Irving? Is it at the root of both him and Kevin Durant’s problems? It’s not talked about on ESPN or reported by The Athletic, but several experts associated with KD suggest that it’s at the root of the problem.
So, the rumored factory, which often has contradictory reports of what’s going on with Nets and its superstars, is set aside every day.
The first suggestion that Nets seemed to have failed to understand Irving Logan Murdock for a few days before KD decides to opt out. Murdoch, who traveled with Nets last season and covered Durant with the Warriors, said Durant had lost confidence in Nets’ front office for several reasons, but thought KD couldn’t understand Irving. I quoted that specifically. He noted that after refusing vaccination, $ 36 million a year guards had to dominate most of the season.
“His biggest beef is that he feels the front office hasn’t grown to understand Kylie, whatever that means,” Murdoch told Kevin O Connor in an O’Connor podcast. .. “When a guy leaves for two weeks at a time, I push it back … Kylie gets most of the responsibility, but KD says,” Hey, you didn’t understand this guy. ” I think you believe it. He didn’t try to understand where he came from. “
Later, Jamal Crawford, who played the final match of his 20-year career in Brooklyn, hinted at the same problem, and Irving is certainly an unstable personality, but he is also an artist and is misunderstood like many artists. He said that it was often the case. Appeared in the NBA Vince Carter Show 2 weeks ago. He was asked by Ross Gold on Oud if Irving was misunderstood.
“Kylie, he’s very artistic. So when he’s playing basketball, he doesn’t see himself playing basketball. He … he’s like an artist. I’m thinking. He really does. So with the artist, you have this canvas,’I might draw here, maybe red. Here’s maybe blue. “Red and blue I won’t go with you. Don’t let Clips and Blood come together, “said Crawford, who imitated someone who didn’t understand art like an artist. “They go together in my dark and twisted fantasy like Kanye.” As he is such a genius. He is an artist. “
He says it misleads him. He also admitted that there was a contractual problem, but emphasized that the artists are different and should be seen as such.
“That’s right. I think he’s more misunderstood than accountability,” Crawford continued. “Obviously, when you sign a contract, you have to show up and run. I get that part. But he’s misunderstood, because you’re an artist of that degree. If so, it’s because they see things differently. It’s not normal to see things. For example, Tupac. He didn’t see anything like a normal rapper. He sees it differently. I did.
“They say you’re so crazy when you’re a genius. You’re a little untouched because you have to think differently to be a genius. You can’t think like anyone else. “
Crawford added that the connection between the two players is strong and is based on a character that summons both high-character individuals who think of others first, rather than basketball.
“Character … he’s top notch. Another person who cares for people,” said Irving’s Crawford. “I think it’s a common bond between them. They are so very similar.”
Crawford has never played with either superstar — he played in the “bubble” when Durant and Irving were injured — but both, especially KD. He said Durant’s decision to seek trade was a shock to him.
“Obviously, Kyrie’s situation will obviously be at the forefront at some point. It was a year-round story,” he said. “Kevin’s situation was disappointing to me. The day before, it was the timing. Killy said,” Okay, I’m opt-in. See you in the fall. “The next day, Kevin comes out — he I didn’t say that, but they say — “I want to get out of here.”
“Did the superstar be vigilant?” Asked Gold on Oud.
“That’s the part where I can’t put my finger. I really can’t put my finger on it. I’m looking at it, so I’m telling you the timing of it, and why I announce it. But you never know. Then I heard they might want to pair in a place other than Brooklyn. That part is a tricky part. If I were in that changing room, you I can tell you, but I don’t know now. “
Crawford also said that with the loss of James Harden as well as Durant and Irving, people believe that Netz’s role needs to be seen first. Of course, Harden requested a deal and was sent to Philadelphia … at least in part because Irving refused to be vaccinated.
“Look at the net first. The fact that you had Harden, KD, Kylie and these three disappeared in a year. I haven’t seen the players. I’m the first to them. I’m looking at them. I’m going to give them a deeper look at what’s going on.
Asked if Nets mishandled things, Crawford replied: These are three superstars, so it definitely looks like that. Generations of talent and they are out … in a year? !! That is noteworthy. “
Crawford was asked what Durant should do now.
“I think Kevin should do his best for him. Kevin is such a donor. If you know him, he’s always worried about others and others I’m thinking about people. He’s worried about himself in the end. I think he should be worried about himself, put himself first, and worry about his happiness. I think he should. “
Meanwhile, when returning to the rumored factory, Adrian Voinaroski said Nets hadn’t seen their favorite trade package yet.
“Brooklyn just doesn’t have enough deals to justify a deal with Kevin Durant, who has a four-year contract remaining,” said Woj of ESPN. “They keep talking to the teams in the league, but simply no one meets that threshold.”
