The Nets have been in a bit of a slump lately, losing their top spot in the East after losing three straight games. And in the next away game against the Pacers, Irving will also make his debut this season, and since he is not vaccinated, he can only play away games. But now that the epidemic prevention in New York has changed, Irving also has a chance to play in the home game, which is really good news for the Nets.
According to the latest order issued by New York, it states on one day that "any person or entity that violates the regulations will be fined not less than $1,000; if the person or entity violates the regulations again within 12 months, the person or entity will be fined not less than $2,000; and then, for each violation of the regulations by the person or entity within a 12-month period, it will be fined not less than $5,000." ”
To put it simply, Owen will be fined no less than $1,000 for the first offense; not less than $2,000 for continuing to break the law; and no less than $5,000 for each subsequent offense.
This provision is still very favorable, and the fines are not very many, after all, Irving can get hundreds of thousands of dollars in salary by playing a home game, so it is still very profitable. Even if the Nets are allowed to pay, they are very willing. Next, it depends on how the Nets will look at this rule, whether to continue to let Irving work part-time, or to pay a fine directly so that he can also play in the home game.
The Nets are in a bit of a bad situation today, with a very low winning percentage against the teams in the front of the East and West, and the outside world thinks they can only abuse the dish. If the Nets want to get back into the title race, they need to pull Irving back, only then will their strength be stronger, after all, each of the Big Three can play a singles master, which will make opponents difficult to overcome.
NBA star "Smile Assassin" Isaiah Thomas made it clear: "I don't think the Nets can win the championship without Irving, and when they have Irving, they are the biggest favorite to win the championship."