On May 4, Beijing time, Owen was interviewed a few days ago and revealed his heart. He said he hadn't found himself this past season and was worried about being traded.
Just before the season began, New York issued strict health and safety regulations that became the beginning of a chaotic season for the Nets.
"When we came to The San Diego Training Camp, I had no idea that I would be banned from playing at home because of a government decree." Owen said.
Because he was not vaccinated, Irving was banned from playing in the home game, so the Nets imposed a ban on him, even preventing him from training with the team and not allowing him to participate in away games.
During that time, rumors about Irving's deal were also rampant. "I was worried at home, wondering what my future would be, whether I would be traded, if I would be bought out, or if I would go to another team. I was thinking about how I could deal with these things in a positive way, and I was just constantly assuring myself that things would change. Thanks to the people around me who have been encouraging me that everything will be okay. Owen said.
Without Irving, the Nets had a hard time, coupled with Durant's injury, the Nets allowed Irving to return as a part-time player. Since then, New York has also changed the rules, allowing Irving to play in the home game.
But, Owen said, "I haven't really come back all year, and I never felt like I've found myself." In the past, my form has generally improved steadily, rather than catching up with players who have been playing for 4 or 5 months as soon as I come back this year. They've been racing since last October. I just recovered from an ankle injury last September or October. ”
The Nets this season have clearly failed, and Irving has become a source of chaos. This season, he played only 29 regular-season games, averaging 27.4 points, 5.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, and averaging 21.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game in the playoffs, and the Nets were swept out. In the offseason, the Nets are faced with the choice of early extension of Irving, will they give a five-year contract close to 250 million yuan?