Zion was known as James' successor when he first started the league, and he signed a multi-million dollar sneaker contract before a game was played, which was impressive, and fans began to feel optimistic about the pelicans' future, but injuries ruined a best title, entering the league for three seasons, he only played 85 games, and almost two seasons were on the bench. The Pelicans also didn't become what fans imagined, being eliminated by the Suns in the first round, and it's no exaggeration to say that without McCollum, the team wouldn't even qualify for the playoffs. What is the current situation in Zion? He did not meet expectations, he also lost self-confidence, in the team's season summary meeting he publicly said that if the team can sign with me in advance in the summer, I will not hesitate to sign, the implication is that as long as the team does not dislike me, I am satisfied. Indeed, Zion must cross the hurdle of injury if he wants to be a star.
Irving has always been a non-self-reflective person, and after being swept by the Celtics in the first round, he began to feel dissatisfied with the media, saying that the media often make money by belittling black heroes, and his name is worth a billion to the media! Apparently, Owen was dissatisfied with the media commenting on himself online. However, basketball commentator Smith responded that Irving is one of the most delusional athletes, he can do what he wants, does not consider the feelings of others, and simply says that it is too selfish. One thing to say, Owen is too domineering, insisting that not vaccinating is not vaccinating, even if the big boss comes out, it does not help, it turns out that those athletes who have been vaccinated have not produced any adverse reactions. If it were not for New York's change of epidemic prevention policy, the Nets would not want to play a home game this season, and the Nets may not even be able to enter the playoffs.
Not only Smith, but also NBA celebrity Perkins also disagreed, saying that Irving has the energy to express his dissatisfaction with the media, why not directly attack the Celtics? After all, it was players like Tatum, Jaylen and Smart who stopped him in the first round of the playoffs. For a professional athlete, it is to see the skill on the court, and pointing on the court can only make people more annoying. It is safe to say that if Irving has no selfish intentions and is vaccinated early in the morning, the run-in between the big three will get better and better, with the guarantee of the record, Harden will not leave, and why did the Nets fall into such a situation. Strictly speaking, Irving is a qualified professional athlete. It is worth mentioning that Durant is very indifferent to the Nets' exit, and he has flown to Europe to watch the Champions League. However, although Irving is bent on going his own way, Durant seems to be acceptable, and does not say that he will leave Brooklyn without trading Owen.