On April 26, Beijing time, the Nets series G4 lost to the Celtics 112-116 at home, and the series was swept out 0-4; Durant and Irving were swept out of the playoffs for the first time in their careers, and the Nets became the only playoff team this year that did not win; the Nets were out Durant smiled bitterly, Irving looked frustrated, and they also hugged Tatum.
After the game, Nets coach Nash wanted to continue as Nets coach, saying: I like what I'm doing, I love these guys, I love my colleagues, there's a great working environment here, and I hope to continue working here.
Nash also said: "We have experienced Durant's injury, Irving's inability to play at home and Harden's trade storm. Everything on and off the court affects us, too many things affect our continuity; the hardest part now is having to say goodbye to your teammates you love.
Talking about the renewal after the game, Kyrio publicly stated: As far as the renewal is concerned, I really don't intend to go anywhere else, which adds to the motivation of our team to become the top of the league in the next few years.
Owen added: "Durant and I are the cornerstone of this team, and of course we have Sean (Max, the Nets manager), Joe Harris and Ben Simmons and others.
Owen also said: "When I can't play, I feel like I've let the team down, which is sometimes a distraction.
In the 2021-22 season, Irving was once suspended indefinitely by the Nets for refusing to be vaccinated, when the epidemic hit the league, the Nets allowed Irving to return to the team, but could only participate in away games, in the final stage of the regular season, Irving was allowed to play full-time, but in the playoffs, Irving was in Ramadan fasting, and not eating or drinking during the day seriously affected his state.
The Nets' season is over, Nash hopes to continue to coach the Nets, after the famous revelation that Durant and Tsai Chongxin both support Nash to coach; Irving is loyal to stay with the Nets forever; Next season Simmons will definitely return from injury, what changes will occur in the Nets lineup this offseason? We'll see, Sean Max has a heavy burden.