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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Joseph McBride

Kyrie Irving writes message on covered up shoes in first game since Nike deal ended

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving took to the court for the first time since his partnership with Nike ended, and it's fair to say he had a message for the sports brand.

Irving covered the Nike logo's on his trainers with black tape, two days after they parted ways with the NBA star following his recent anti-semitic controversy. He also wrote the message "I am free" on the side of his shoes, to advertise that he is now a sneaker free agent.

What's more, is that Irving had a fantastic game for the Nets, scoring 33 points in a 122-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets. It's been a difficult period for Irving, but he let his basketball do the talking on Wednesday night.

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