After the Nets and the 76ers trade is completed, although the Nets' current record is still in the play-off area, there are still many fans who are optimistic about the Nets. Many fans believe that as long as Irving can play in the home game, the Nets will remain one of the strongest contenders for the championship this season. Owen has repeatedly said publicly that he will not go to the vaccine, hoping for changes in New York's epidemic prevention policy.
Now it seems that Irving's insistence is going to win! On February 17, Beijing time, the Nets ushered in good news: recently, the new mayor of New York, Eric Adams, was interviewed by the media, in which he talked about the problem that Irving could not play at home because of New York City's epidemic prevention regulations. Adams said the rules were unfair and he was working to change them.
Adams said: "I think the rules are very unfair and to be honest, I'm working on it because it's unfair for home teams to face different rules than the away team. "Under New York rules, away players who are not vaccinated can play at barclays centres, while home players cannot. Isn't it more risky for away players to travel long distances?
Personally, I think this rule is really strange. If it is to be banned, it is prohibited regardless of whether the away team or the home team does not meet the regulations. The away team can play without vaccination, and the home team can't play, which really feels a bit aimed at Irving. NBA President Xiao Hua, in an interview, also talked about New York's epidemic prevention regulations. Xiao Hua also made his attitude clear, saying that the epidemic prevention regulations in New York are stupid and hoped that the new mayor would soon change this situation after taking office.
This provision is obviously unreasonable, and now that the new mayor has taken office, publicly expressed his views and admitted that he is working to change this unreasonable regulation, it seems that the time is not far from abolishing this unreasonable regulation! Once this rule is lifted, Irving will be able to play in the Nets' home game, which will not only improve the Nets' regular season record rapidly, but also make the playoffs stronger.
Realistically speaking, the Nets lineup after the trade is more reasonable. Although Simmons is far from a player of Harden's level, he can bring tough defense to the Nets, and he can defend multiple positions. Curry Jr.'s arrival has improved the Nets' firepower beyond the three-point line, allowing them to pull out offensive space more effectively. The big three of Harden, Durant, and Irving don't actually unleash their talent on the offensive end. After Harden is replaced by Simmons, Durant and Irving's offensive talents can be fully released, and the Nets will not lose on the offensive end, but the defensive end is visibly strengthened!
If Irving can play in the game, wait until Simmons and Durant return, isn't it too much to say that the Nets championship is not excessive?