The Nets have been eliminated by the Celtics in the first round of the playoff series, but the conversation about the Nets hasn't subsided.
First of all, NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins criticized Irving's criticism of the media:
"It's a surprise to see Carey come out and lash out, he's been hiding from the media," Perkins said, "you can attack the media, but why can't you attack Jaylen Brown, Jason Tatum and Marcus Smart?" ”
Owen posted several tweets on his social media attacking the media:
Not only Perkins, but ESPN reporter Stephen A-Smith also shrugged back at Owen, calling Irving's comments "delusional," "weak" and "sad" moves:
Stephen A.S. Smith also echoed Owen's claim that his name is worth a billion dollars for media companies:
Owen has indeed been the "darling" of the media, but this is mainly because some of Irving's actions and remarks outside the arena are indeed easy to attract media attention.
Finally, nets player Goran Dragic tweeted after the Raptors were eliminated by the 76ers:
Dragic has played for the Raptors, but the two sides do not seem to have a good relationship, which can be seen from dragic's taunts after the Raptors were eliminated.