Kyrie Irving is close to getting back on the floor. Brooklyn coach Steve Nash has confirmed: The quarterback is expected to return to play tonight (Wednesday through Thursday) in a game between the Hunts and Cleveland. Kyrie referred to the circumstances for which he was absent: “There are a lot of family and private matters going on right now. I prefer to leave it that way at this point.”
The star also referred to Corona who affected his mental state: “I would be lying if I said that the situation in the world did not affect me. I talked to each of the team members and we move on. The support from them was great, it was great. I want to make changes every day. There are so many A lot of oppressed communities and so many things that are bigger than this ball. “
Kyrie explained and addressed reporters in a message: “I have a deeper level of emotion when it comes to helping people. There is nothing normal in this life I live in. Let me use it as a tool to be able to change things I want to see in the world.”
As a reminder, Kyrie has been absent from Brooklyn’s last seven games due to personal issues. In the seven games that preceded those games he was absent, the quarterback averaged 27.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game.
In addition, former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who was a friend of George Floyd – known for his death by an American police officer who upset the United States – said that Irving bought a house for the deceased’s family. “Kyrie gave the family the The money for the house about five to six months ago. ”
Nets coach Steve Nash says he expects Kyrie Irving to play Wednesday against Cleveland after rejoining the team today for a full practice
– Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 19, 2021
Kyrie Irving on his absence:
“A lot of family and personal stuff going on, I just want to leave it at that” pic.twitter.com/gQsz2mQyLy
– Nets Videos (@SNYNets) January 19, 2021