On March 26, Beijing time, the Nets accepted an interview with the media after participating in the team's training today, but Irving, who was most concerned by the outside world, refused to be interviewed. But Irving can not speak up, Durant and Nash obviously need to express their attitude to his ability to play at home, and the two also talked about the significance of this matter to the Nets in an interview.
As New York Mayor Eric Adams has officially announced that professional athletes and performers are allowed to obtain (vaccine) exemptions in the workplace. This also means that Irving can finally play in the Nets' home game, and the Nets no longer need to constantly change their lineup according to the different situations at home and away.
Durant said in an interview, "It's very helpful for the continuity of the team. We no longer have to worry about Irving's squad or tactical changes after the absence. It's an exciting time for Nets fans to see our players playing at home, which means a lot to our team, and it's great to be happy that he's back and looking forward to a strong finish to the season. I'm glad it's all over. ”
Nash also mentions this, "What I really like about me is that the players have increased the amount of time they play together, they have the opportunity to train and play together on a regular basis, and we can start looking for some lineup combinations and rotations that make sense for the playoffs." Nash said in an interview.
However, strictly speaking, although Irving is back, because Ben Simmons is still trapped in a back injury and cannot play, the Nets' lineup may still have certain variables in the future. But in any case, Irving can play at home, which is a huge positive for the Nets, and such a Nets team really has a chance to impact the championship.