On March 27, Beijing time, Irving said in an interview that he intends to renew his contract with the Nets in the summer, and said that he does not want to leave Durant.
Asked about the contract, Irving said he intends to renew his contract with the Nets in the summer. He also said he didn't want to leave Durant and wanted to create their own legend with him in Brooklyn. "I can't leave my brother Number 7." Owen said.
On the one hand, Irving's statement allows the Nets to feel at ease. Irving's contract expires in the summer of 2023, but he has player options in 2022.
Before the start of the season, Irving did not reach a contract extension with the Nets, when he could get a four-year, $187 million contract extension. By the summer, Irving jumps out of his contract and re-signs with the Nets, he can get up to a five-year, $235 million top salary contract.
In Irving's form this season, the Nets have little suspense about the signing of the top salary extension. This season, Irving has played in 20 games, averaging 28.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
Of course, Owen's remarks make people feel that they actually contain Harden. Harden has chosen to leave the Nets to join the 76ers, ditching Dueu. However, Irving does not learn harden, he only has a brotherly love for Durant and does not want to be separated.