Kyrie Irving Calls Out Brooklyn Nets After Joining Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving Calls Out Brooklyn Nets After Joining Dallas Mavericks

Edwin Kiplagat
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
  • Kyrie Irving has said he was disrespected by the Brooklyn Nets after completing a move to the Dallas Mavericks
  • Irving had chaotic three-and-a-half years in Brooklyn
  • He joins forces with MVP candidate Luka Doncic and hopes to win the NBA title

Kyrie Irving has said he felt disrespected during his time with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving requested a trade a few days ago and was subsequently moved to the Dallas Mavericks where he is expected to make his debut against the LA Clippers.

Irving grabbed the headlines for the wrong reasons late last year. He shared a movie that contained antisemitic themes, attracting universal condemnation. The action saw him suspended for several games.

Kyrie Irving, NBA, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic
Kyrie Irving was having a great season with the Nets. Photo Jim McIsaac.
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He refused to apologize for the Tweet. His three and a half years in Brooklyn was chaotic, to say the least. The two were stunned in last season's playoffs by the eventual finalists Boston Celtics who swept them in the first round.

Kevin Durant requested a trade but decided to stay. Still, the 30-year-old guard appeared to put all his problems behind him and play. He has done well this season, He is averaging 27.1 points per game and was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team as a starter.

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His relationship with the Nets was far from smooth.

Irving calls out the Nets

Joining forces with MDallas MVP candidate in Luka Doncic makes the team a legitimate title contender. For Dallas fans, the potential is exciting. Nevertheless, Irving's attitude can cause unexpected problems.

As he starts another journey with his fourth NBA team, he has a few words to say about his former employers. He has spoken highly of his new team.

“There are times that I felt really disrespected,” via Tim MacMahon.

The 2016 NBA champions will have a lot to figure out with the dominant Doncic and it remains to be seen how the two will work together.

One thing is undeniable. The two guards are elite and whoever they meet will have a tough job stopping them.

Jacque Vaughn's message to Irving

Sports Brief earlier reported on Nets coach Jacque Vaughn sending a lovely message to KIrving who completed his move away from Brooklyn.

Vaughn sent a cheeky dig at Ivring, saying that all players are responsible for showing up for work.

However, after the deal was completed, he sang praises for the 8x NBA All-Star, wishing him well in Dallas.

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Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.