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

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

Before Irving could return, Head Coach Steve Nash stated that his guard would need at least a week or two to ramp up his conditioning. He recently spoke to the media about his thought process while being away from the Nets.

"“Incredibly grateful,” said Uncle Drew. “Just to be back in the building, welcomed back with open-arms from my teammates and the whole entire organization.”"

Irving made it known that it has been very difficult being away from the game, especially with all the controversy going on about him.

"“Not going to lie it has been relatively tough to watch from the sideline with everything going on in the world, I know everybody is feeling it, so, just praying for everybody to be healthy during these times, but if i get the opportunity to get on the court and play with some of my teammates, even if it is just on the road for away games, just grateful for the opportunity.”"

The 29-year-old continued to share his thought process.

"“It was just a lot of uncertainty, a lot of what-ifs, a lot of scenarios, it is hard not to pay attention to what is being said about the circumstances that we are under and everybody’s opinion on it,” he said. “I just kind of just try to stay grounded, stay connected with the team, engaged and just waiting for the time or the chance. I respected their decision.”"

Irving was honest about not going through any NBA workouts, but he did his best to stay in the best shape he could have.

"“I am thankful for everybody that helped me stay in shape during the time, playing in middle school gyms, playing in some college gyms, trying to keep things as private as possible but, also just with the intent to get the most that I can out of these pick-up games,” he said. “It was tough and I was resilient, but it is nothing like being in this environment and playing with the best of the best.”"

In opposing buildings last season, Irving was completely dominant, to say the least. The New Jersey native averaged 28 points, six assists, and four rebounds while shooting 51 percent from the field and 41 percent from the outside.

In his career, he has put up 22 and five assists shooting almost 46 percent in away games.

Recently, his good friend Kevin Durant was asked why he is so confident that Brooklyn can make Irving’s situation work.

"“Have you watched him play? He is a master,” Durant said. “He can score 60 percent, 70% of his shots if you do not guard him. He is a high-IQ player, so, it is just a matter of him getting his legs up under him, his wind up under him and for us, we are going to run plays for him, we are going to try to look for him, we play team basketball. He can adapt through anything out there so we do not worry about him.”"