The Nets started poorly, did not meet expectations, although it was only a prelude to the regular season, but the opening game was broken by the Bucks, Durant slashed 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lose, asked Durant what to take and the Bucks? Sure, you can assume the question, does Durant miss Owen? The answer is yes, and Durant himself expressed his hope that Irving would return after the Nets' defeat to the Hornets.
Yes, Durant hopes that Irving can help him reduce the pressure, but Durant does not think that the Nets completely need Irving alone to save, because the Nets want to win the championship, not only need Irving, but also Need Harden to lead other teammates to give strength, otherwise Durant's average score of 30+ points per game is useless, Durant wants to prove that he can lead the team to win the championship is almost impossible, but compared to letting Harden and other teammates open this road, Durant's heart of Irving may not wait, at least this season, Irving's chances of comeback are too low, Unless Owen goes to the injection, or there is a change in the later epidemic prevention policy, Durant can only think about Owen in his heart, he can't wait for Owen, Irving, who was named "Ou Immortal" by netizens, is now difficult to ride the tiger, if Owen chooses to obey the rules to play and return to play, I am afraid that Irving's supporters will hate Owen.
First, Irving's fans, the so-called Irving supporters, had assembled at barclays center (the home stadium of the Nets) that day, and the day was the Nets' home game against the Hornets, so the Barclays Center had to close the stadium doors, fearing that Irving's fans would frantically pour into the stadium. Irving fans are nothing more than supporting Irving's decision and shouting the slogan "Let's stand with Irving and let Irving play" to force the NBA to allow Irving to play, and the Nets choose to close the stadium door and clear the Irving supporters in front of the goal, understanding the Nets and the NBA's determination that they will not allow Irving to enter the arena without disobeying the rules.
Secondly, the support of celebrities such as Mayweather is more fierce than the support of fans, which also makes it difficult for Owen to ride the tiger, and he cannot offend these celebrities. Mayweather explicitly supported Owen in the interview and said a lot of things, calling Owen the leader and paying tribute to Owen.
Mayweather put a high hat on Owen, and Irving faced the support of his fans and celebrities such as Mayweather, he really can't change his original intention except to strengthen his beliefs and choices, otherwise Irving will bear more pressure and infamy.
In short, Irving's current situation is that it is difficult to ride the tiger, it is no longer a matter of Irving wanting to return to play and make an easy decision, so many pairs of eyes are staring at Irving, even if Durant needs Irving, in the end Irving can not play, unless it is to revoke the rules that prevent Irving from playing.
Now Irving is really a "European immortal", he has stuffed himself into a difficult situation of riding a tiger, but suffering Durant, Harden, Griffin and Ade, they should have joined forces to rush the championship this season, but because of Irving's "European immortal" belief, which eventually led to the Nets' championship road overshadowed, Durant and the Nets are now difficult to look forward to Irving's return, what do you think?