Kyrie Irving met with Nets owners Joe and Clara Tsai on Thursday, and the talks were reportedly productive, but according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooklyn’s next four games are set to take off. There seems to be no momentum for a comeback during the road trip. Irving’s suspension will last at least five games, with no clear end point. The Nets gave Irving a list of his next six steps he must complete before returning to the team.
- Apologize and condemn the film he posted on his social media accounts.
- Make a donation worth $500,000 to fight hate.
- Do sensitivity training.
- Get trained in anti-Semitism.
- Meet with the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish leaders.
- Meet with Joe Tsai and show him you understand why his actions were wrong.
Only after completing all six steps can Irving return to the floor. At this stage it is not clear which steps have been performed and which have not. Irving will continue to be expected to engage with many voters before his return, including meetings with leaders of the Jewish community, Wojnarowski said. “Clara and I met Kylie and his family yesterday.” Nets owner Joe Tsai murmured Friday. “We spent quality time getting to know each other. It’s clear that Kyrie has no hateful beliefs about Jews or groups.”
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The Nets begin their trip with the Clippers on Saturday. After that, Irving technically missed five games and was eligible to return for Sunday’s game against the Lakers. Said he couldn’t.
“Joe [Tsai] We made that statement yesterday, but it’s kind of like a show that’s currently being collaborated and coordinated, and we don’t have any updates on the timetable.” Vaughan said.
When asked if Irving was available during the expedition, Vaughan said he did not know.
“I don’t know. I know he won’t be there tomorrow. That’s what they say,” Vaughan said.
Shortly afterward, when asked if Irving would return during this trip, Nets owner Joe Tsai said Kyrie “still has work to do.”
“He has to show people that he’s sorry,” Tsai told the New York Post during Saturday’s game against the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. “The important thing, and what people overlook, is that he apologized only after he was suspended.”
If Irving doesn’t return during this trip, the first game he can play will be Nov. 20 against the Memphis Grizzlies in Brooklyn.
On Friday, NBPA made a statement Own to deal with Irving’s return. “We have worked closely with Kyrie, the Nets organization and the NBA to develop a plan to move forward through forgiveness, understanding and healing,” the memo said. This makes it harder for the Nets to keep Irving out indefinitely, but for the time being I hope he’ll be back during this next road trip. cannot be seen.
