On January 3, Beijing time, Irving's debut came. According to the famous Shams, Irving is expected to make his new season debut in the Nets' game against the Pacers.
Unable to comply with New York's health and safety regulations without vaccinations, Irving was previously banned from the Nets and banned from training for the team.
Despite the Nets' tough stance, Irving did not succumb, insisting on his beliefs and refusing to be vaccinated. The Nets have also suffered a double whammy of pandemics and injuries this season, with Durant and Harden both being quarantined and missing games for triggering health and safety agreements.
To decompress Durant and Harden, the Nets allowed Irving to return to play as a part-time player. Unfortunately, Irving then triggered a health and safety protocol, tested positive for COVID-19, and was quarantined.
But now Irving is back and has practiced with the team. Whether it is Durant or Harden, they are full of praise when it comes to Irving's status. And after missing the Nets' first 35 games of the season, Irving is finally coming back, the course game with the Pacers, and he has a chance to make his season debut. At 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 6, the Nets will challenge the Pacers on the road, looking forward to the moment when the Big Three fit together.