It should be noted this is just one side of the story, and it doesn’t go into specifics.
If true, though, it goes against all that “brotherhood” message that Kyrie always speaks about. One of the greatest indicators of the type of person someone truly is can be based on how they treat others, especially service workers.
In this case, if it is to be believed, Kyrie is not a very nice person.
Appearing on ESPN’s Get Up, NBA insider Brian Windhorst explained that the issues between Kyrie and the Nets last year extended beyond his refusal to get vaccinated in compliance with New York City ordinances. Windhorst revealed that Kyrie’s treatment of his fellow players and coaches was an issue too.
“[The Nets’ front office] made it clear the status quo from last season is not acceptable. And it wasn’t just about the vaccine mandate, it was about the way Kyrie Irving treated his teammates… his coaches,” Windhorst said.
Windhorst said that while Kyrie intends to see the Nets again in the fall, the Nets want to straighten things out with Kyrie first. And if Kyrie refuses to meet, then Kyrie could still get moved.
Kyrie opted in to his contract without telling the NETS first, so he has already gotten off to a bad start with his communication.
It is clear the Nets’ issue is when Kyrie is on the court, but all the things he is doing off the court. If the Nets get off to a slow start or Kyrie is acting like he is better than everyone, they will probably get rid of him before the trading deadline and make him someone else’s problem.
What would you do if you were running the NETS? I would trade him and get some better team players that fit around Kevin Durant.
Flip the page for Windhorst, saying the Nets think Kyrie is a bad person.