According to reports, the Nets' third-year inner line nicholas Clarkston is still unable to play for the Nets in the game against the Magic on November 11, Beijing time, because of the concern of the fans.
However, the Nets have said that Clarkston is not infected with the new coronavirus, but head coach Steve Nash still refuses to disclose the details of Clarkston's illness:
"I don't know how long it's going to take," Nash said, "but I think they have to assess his situation and see how he can perform and then we'll figure out when he can get back on the field." ”
Clarkston is still a very important part of the Nets' lineup, especially in Irving's absence, and Clarkston's outstanding performance is likely to be the key to the Nets' championship impact.
In addition, Nash also talked about the impact of Irving's absence on the Nets, nash said that losing a star player will not only affect the team's ceiling, but also affect the salary cap and some things on and off the court:
Considering that the Nets' biggest advantage in championship competition is the Big Three lineup, Irving's personal behavior could indeed lead durant and Harden to continue to waste a year at the peak of their careers.
Finally, the famous Scotty Pippen talked about whether the Nets still have a chance to attack the championship without Irving in a show, pippen said that if Harden can get back in form, then his partner with Durant can fully lead the Nets to the championship trophy:
Harden seems to be in good shape at the moment, as for Durant is still the player who can play a dominant performance, of course, whether this Nets can continue to play a good enough record and win the championship trophy remains to be seen.