On February 16, Beijing time, according to US media reports, the Insider of the Brooklyn Nets was revealed, including the West report about Irving and Simmons, and Durant was the protagonist.
Previously, the Nets because Irving refused to vaccinate and made a ban on training and punishment, according to sources, it was Durant who persuaded the Nets to abandon Irving's position that must follow New York City's epidemic prevention regulations and must be vaccinated, and allowed him to appear in the team's away lineup.
In addition, Durant has a right voice in the Nets' internal affairs, and every major decision of the team needs to be consulted.
At the same time, Simmons answered many questions from reporters at today's press conference, and he also talked about contacting Durant as soon as he learned of the transaction: "I talked to Durant as soon as the transaction happened, and he welcomed me and expressed his excitement. ”
Simmons said: "Until now, my feelings these days are still a little unreal. When I actually drove away from Philadelphia, it felt like , 'Wow, it really happened.' ”
Speaking about his relationship with his Nets teammates, Simmons said, "I knew Mills when I was very young and he was sure he could help me in Brooklyn. ”
At present, Durant is likely to play after the end of the All-Star, when fans may have a chance to see Simmons, Irving and Harden play together again.