It’s almost impressive. Even when Kyrie Irving decides to stay with a team, he manages to create drama around the decision.
Just hours after it seemed increasingly likely that Irving would seek a sign-and-trade opportunity to leave Brooklyn (which could have put Kevin Durant on the move as well), The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported a complete reversal on Irving’s part Monday evening.
According to The Athletic, Irving has decided to opt in for the $37 million player option and play out the 2022-23 season with the Nets. On top of that, Irving provided Charania with the most Kyrie Irving of quotes imaginable.
