Shams: Kyrie Irving opting in

Crazy-Canuck · Post #601 » by **Crazy-Canuck** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:24 am

Kyrie isnt different because he sees the world differently, he sees the the majority and goes opposite just so he can claim to be different.

mademan · Post #602 » by **mademan** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:30 am

sp6r=underrated wrote:
mademan wrote:
Impuniti wrote:

How'd that go again chief?

youre a weirdo. Kyrie decided to stay and youre gloating? Look at what i wrote. All full of "if Kyrie decides to leave"

It was either Kyrie signs for $6 million or Kyrie stays in Brooklyn.

Your scenario of the Lakers trading filler + 2 FRs for Kyrie was never going to happen because the Nets never believed Kyrie would opt out.

So you think if the TMLE threat was real and BRK believed it was real that they would rather go for nothing rather than an expiring contract+2 FRPs? All because F the Lakers? loool

Archerbro · Post #603 » by **Archerbro** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:43 am

his opt-in probably shows that there was no market out there for him at least not at the dollars he was thinking.

Post #604 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:45 am

Kyrie's not stupid enough to not opt in. If anything he can act like an idiot and Brooklyn will possibly buy him out late in the season. This circus act Brooklyn has going on will be intriguing to see again.

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Not2BeBothered · Post #605 » by **Not2BeBothered** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:50 am

TeamTragic wrote:
infinite11285 wrote:$36M > $6M

Nets FO called Kyrie's bluff from day one

How did they call his bluff?
This is all from weird reporting. A lot of the reporters on ESPN was claiming, “according to sources” that the Nets made multiple offers to Kyrie on a Multi-year contract. But supposedly Kyrie wanted a max, so instead of taking a 2 year deal, u take a 1 year deal. What if he gets hurt, he has no security.

GunnerWRX · Post #606 » by **GunnerWRX** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:50 am

I have never seen the scenario where Kyrie wouldn't opt-in.

He can always request a trade during the season by saying he won't re-sign this summer. Or he can work on a buy-out.

All that is still going to happen unless the Nets dominates the East and be a top 3 seed by ASB.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #607 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:53 am

Kyrie/KD/Simmons/Harris is a perfect fit on paper.

WAY better defensively than last year.

The Philly picks and trade exceptions also set them up to acquire someone else.

Not to mention they have good shooters and few decent young guys to develop.

Kyrie now has reached a crossroads.

If he decides to show up and the Nets play well he can get a max contract in Brooklyn or somewhere else. If he continues his antics then he probably is done making that type of money.

Let's see how it goes. Nets can easily move off Kyrie if need be through trading his expiring contract.

Post #608 » by **kulaz3000** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:56 am

Hello Brooklyn wrote:Kyrie/KD/Simmons/Harris is a perfect fit on paper.

WAY better defensively than last year.

The Philly picks and trade exceptions also set them up to acquire someone else.

Not to mention they have good shooters and few decent young guys to develop.

Kyrie now has reached a crossroads.

If he decides to show up and the Nets play well he can get a max contract in Brooklyn or somewhere else. If he continues his antics then he probably is done making that type of money.

Let's see how it goes. Nets can easily move off Kyrie if need be through trading his expiring contract.

On paper being the crucial component.

Is Ben Simmons going to be ready to play? Is Kyrie going to want personal leave for stretches during the season? Can Kevin Durant stay healthy?

payton2kemp · Post #609 » by **payton2kemp** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:01 am

HMFFL wrote:Kyrie's not stupid enough to not opt in. If anything he can act like an idiot and Brooklyn will possibly buy him out late in the season. This circus act Brooklyn has going on will be intriguing to see again.

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If anything they'll get the most out of him. He still cares about money and will want to get paid next summer.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #610 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:02 am

kulaz3000 wrote:
Hello Brooklyn wrote:Kyrie/KD/Simmons/Harris is a perfect fit on paper.

WAY better defensively than last year.

The Philly picks and trade exceptions also set them up to acquire someone else.

Not to mention they have good shooters and few decent young guys to develop.

Kyrie now has reached a crossroads.

If he decides to show up and the Nets play well he can get a max contract in Brooklyn or somewhere else. If he continues his antics then he probably is done making that type of money.

Let's see how it goes. Nets can easily move off Kyrie if need be through trading his expiring contract.

On paper being the crucial component.

Is Ben Simmons going to be ready to play? Is Kyrie going to want personal leave for stretches during the season? Can Kevin Durant stay healthy?

Both players are huge risks.

The good part is the Nets are longer tied to either one. And can rebuild around KD for 1 or 2 more years if need be,

TheLand13 · Post #611 » by **TheLand13** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:10 am

You can say what you want about Irving. But if he’s willing to fulfill his commitment to Brooklyn and ride it out, then good for him. That’s the morally right thing to do on his part. Congrats Brooklyn fans, looks like you’re getting another shot.

dautjazz · Post #612 » by **dautjazz** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:14 am

TheLand13 wrote:You can say what you want about Irving. But if he’s willing to fulfill his commitment to Brooklyn and ride it out, then good for him. That’s the morally right thing to do on his part. Congrats Brooklyn fans, looks like you’re getting another shot.

Meh there were no better options for him. Where was he going to go to get $37M?

dautjazz · Post #613 » by **dautjazz** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:17 am

Archerbro wrote:his opt-in probably shows that there was no market out there for him at least not at the dollars he was thinking.

Ofcourse not, he's nuts and constantly injured. Any GM that offers Irving a max contract deserves to get fired at this point.

brettski · Post #614 » by **brettski** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:21 am

Hello Brooklyn wrote:
kulaz3000 wrote:
Hello Brooklyn wrote:Kyrie/KD/Simmons/Harris is a perfect fit on paper.

WAY better defensively than last year.

The Philly picks and trade exceptions also set them up to acquire someone else.

Not to mention they have good shooters and few decent young guys to develop.

Kyrie now has reached a crossroads.

If he decides to show up and the Nets play well he can get a max contract in Brooklyn or somewhere else. If he continues his antics then he probably is done making that type of money.

Let's see how it goes. Nets can easily move off Kyrie if need be through trading his expiring contract.

On paper being the crucial component.

Is Ben Simmons going to be ready to play? Is Kyrie going to want personal leave for stretches during the season? Can Kevin Durant stay healthy?

Both players are huge risks.

The good part is the Nets are longer tied to either one. And can rebuild around KD for 1 or 2 more years if need be,

I think you have the right attitude. But lean more towards disappointment is my advice so you're prepared but can be pleasantly surprised. Advice based purely on both Simmons and Irvings recent track record.

brettski · Post #615 » by **brettski** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:21 am

Can anyone explain what this quote means in the context of opting in??

"Kyrie Irving: “Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow. I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall. A11even.”"

xAIRNESSx · Post #616 » by **xAIRNESSx** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:23 am

Our boy's coming home. #daretobedifferent

TinmanZBoy · Post #617 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:25 am

brettski wrote:Can anyone explain what this quote means in the context of opting in??

"Kyrie Irving: “Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow. I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall. A11even.”"

Same here, don’t know what he is referring

Franco · Post #618 » by **Franco** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:25 am

brettski wrote:Can anyone explain what this quote means in the context of opting in??

"Kyrie Irving: “Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow. I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall. A11even.”"

Kyrie probably turned vegan recently, cause that's some barfed up word salad right there

xAIRNESSx · Post #619 » by **xAIRNESSx** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:26 am

brettski wrote:Can anyone explain what this quote means in the context of opting in??

"Kyrie Irving: “Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow. I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall. A11even.”"

Kyrie's a bit of a philosopher so his words have many meanings but maybe he's saying that a player of his calibre wouldn't normally opt in but he's different. Not sure about the All Even. Maybe that's his motto or something.

TheLand13 · Post #620 » by **TheLand13** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:26 am

dautjazz wrote:
TheLand13 wrote:You can say what you want about Irving. But if he’s willing to fulfill his commitment to Brooklyn and ride it out, then good for him. That’s the morally right thing to do on his part. Congrats Brooklyn fans, looks like you’re getting another shot.
Meh there were no better options for him. Where was he going to go to get $37M?

He can still at the very least request a trade. Instead he’s choosing to stay and redeem himself. That’s taking the high road and it’s a sign of maturity on his part.