Nash helpless! Bluntly didn't talk to Owen about vaccinations: I'm a bit naïve but simple is better

On December 31, Beijing time, according to the Nets Journal, Nets coach Steve Nash said that they have not talked to Irving about it since talking about the new crown vaccine with Kyrie Irving during the preseason. Nash also said he may be a little naïve, but he feels it's better to keep it simple.

Nash and Owen

Irving has taken his first steps as a part-time player, and on Thursday he came to the team's training center to train with his teammates. Because New York City requires all players to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter indoor stadiums, Irving cannot play in the Nets' home games, and he will be a part-time player who will only be allowed to play part of the Nets' away games.

Ahead of today's home game against Philadelphia, Nash said he hadn't spoken to Irving about vaccinations since Irving rejoined the team, and those conversations hadn't happened since preseason. "No, we haven't had that conversation since we talked in preseason." Nash said, "We haven't done that since. ”

Irving can still play 22 more away games during the regular season, but he also needs to improve his fitness and regain speed before returning. Irving's first game on his return may be a Jan. 6 away game against the Pacers, but it is more likely to be a Jan. 13 away game against the Bulls. Irving can't play in away games against the Knicks or away to the Raptors because Toronto has similar rules for players who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19.

In fact, from Nash's words, it can be seen that they had talked to Owen about vaccinations before, but why didn't they continue the conversation later? This may have something to do with Owen's position and personality.

One coach who has coached Irving described him as "different" and sometimes "moody". When in a good mood, Irving would verbally encourage young players or veterans struggling in training, and when the lights on the field were bright, he would play dazzling performances. When in a bad mood, Irving wouldn't talk to anyone and would break away from the tactical arrangement, leaving the coaches scratching their heads.

Therefore, the Nets did not force Irving to get the new crown vaccine to avoid unforeseen things. Although they imposed a team ban on Irving, due to the recent shortage of manpower, they had to bow their heads and lift Irving.

Talking about these things and Owen's part-time status, Nash inevitably showed helplessness. "I may be a little naïve, but I think it's better to keep it simple." "Irving can play away from home and we have to find a way to get him back into the team, find the rhythm, find a place in the team," Nash said. When we get back at home, we're going back to normal, back to the way we've been this season. We just try to keep it simple, not overanalyzing, and not complicating it. ”