With free agency set to officially begin on Friday, we’re in the period of relative calm before the storm. But that didn’t stop Kyrie Irving from gifting NBA fans with a juicy bit of news ahead of all the player movement action.
Irving, who’s an unrestricted free agent, will reportedly meet with the Suns on Friday, according to Bleacher Report‘s Chris Haynes. The notion of Irving joining an already star-studded roster that includes his former Nets teammate Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker seems difficult to imagine—particularly given the high salaries of all the players already on Phoenix’s roster. As things stand now, the Suns would only be able to offer Irving a veteran minimum contract, likely necessitating a sign-and-trade.
But even if Irving the chances that signs with Phoenix are remote, that didn’t stop NBA Twitter from turning the report into fodder for some truly funny jokes.
The journeyman path of Irving’s career—coupled with his off-the-court issues and outlandish comments over the years—made him an easy target for social media comedians. Here are some of the best zingers that fans were able to come up with after being teased with the notion of Irving heading out West.
If I had a nickel for every time a super team was comprised of KD, Kyrie and a guy who has dated Kendall Jenner… I’d have two nickels, but it would be kinda crazy if it happened twice… https://t.co/WYGbD8hXwc
— chelsea leite (@chelsealeite) June 29, 2023
oh so NOW Kyrie believes in the suns rotation
— sreekar (@sreekyshooter) June 29, 2023
LeBron pulling up to Kyrie meeting with the Suns pic.twitter.com/uZK4OtsxIa
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) June 29, 2023
Suns when Kyrie ask what's the most he can get pic.twitter.com/1sBEBpUmb8 https://t.co/wH3M2cdw6W
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) June 29, 2023
Kyrie intends to meet with WHO?😵💫 https://t.co/FTUblOi5i8
— Cole Anthony (@The_ColeAnthony) June 29, 2023
KD hearing about the Suns Kyrie rumors: pic.twitter.com/UVcR01Itkp
— The Pettiest Laker Fan 🤫 (@ThePettiestLA) June 29, 2023
Part of me wants to believe Kyrie Irving scheduled a meeting with the literal sun and Chris Haynes just misinterpreted it. https://t.co/XHZZnXACpv
— Ralph Amsden (@ralphamsden) June 29, 2023
Opposing fans trying to figure out how the Suns can afford Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker and Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/EauFqK0jfu
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) June 29, 2023
Kyrie after the Suns offer him a bag of chips and a free meditation book
— Masked 🎭 (@MaskedInLA) June 29, 2023
pic.twitter.com/VV8B1kHVEU
Kyrie meeting with the Suns is a leverage play with zero chance of happening. It's like telling his potential sneaker partner he just had a great meeting with Crocs.
— Wildes (@kevinwildes) June 29, 2023
