On January 15, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. According to previous reports, Nets star Irving and the team reached a settlement, he will play part-time as a part-time player in the team's away games. Irving has played 3 times and averaged 17.7 points, 5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 45.8% from the field.
For the Nets, although Irving can only play away games, this is obviously better than Irving not playing a game, and the Nets will also welcome Irving's return. However, there is one person who is very dissatisfied with Irving's behavior, and he is A-Smith, a well-known commentator on ESPN.
A-Smith said on the show: "If the Nets win because of it, it's not a good thing for basketball itself. That means they have a part-time player, and the rest of the players on the team support the part-time player as well. It's sending a bad message that makes the whole league look bad. ”
It should be noted that the Nets have indeed encountered a lot of controversy over Irving's ability to play as a part-time player. In this regard, Nets owner Cai Chongxin has publicly talked about the team's position in a public interview, saying that this is a business decision. Mrs. Tsai Chongxin also said: "I am very happy that everyone can make a decision together, and I am also very happy to see Irving bring the art of basketball back to the court!" ”