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Kyrie Irving’s best quotes since the Nets announced his return

By Rob Greene

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets cheers from the bench during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets cheers from the bench during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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NEWARK, NJ – JANUARY 01: Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets attends a game between the Villanova Wildcats and Seton Hall Pirates at Prudential Center on January 1, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. Villanova defeated Seton Hall 73-67. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Seven-time All-Star Kyrie Irving, in a room of dimmed light, recently poured his heart out on Instagram live. He spoke about having the game that he loves taken away from him because of the league’s mandate and his personal decision.

Irving selflessly spoke from pure emotion. Not just about how upset he was because of the reputation he gets, but his uncertainty of the rule coming in. He continuously preached about how everyone should do be at peace with their own decisions and what they love to do.

Kyrie Irving’s best quotes since the Nets announced his return

"“You think I really want to give up on my dream to go after a championship? You think I really just want to give up my job? You think I really just want to sit at home and not go after the things with my teammates that I have been able grow with, to learn with, to learn that it takes sacrifice in this space? Because, we could be easily at home chilling with our families, but we are choosing to go out there and perform. And even in that job, that is a dream come true, I have been working on that since I was in fourth grade. You think I want to give my livelihood because of a mandate, because I do not have accommodations, because I am unvaccinated? Come on.” – Irving on Instagram in Oct."

Earlier this month, the Brooklyn Nets made their decision to bring Irving back as a part-time player.

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