The topic of Irving's refusal to vaccinate has been hotly debated in the past, and Irving, who is still unable to play for the Nets, has also gained some support. Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather posted a video on social media in which Mayweather praised Owen and expressed support for Owen's choice to refuse vaccination:
"I respect your integrity and doing your own thing, free thinking to make your own choices. It's crazy that people hate that you're a leader, and I hope your actions encourage more people to stand up. ”
The problem for the Nets now is that as long as Irving continues to gain support and New York City does not ease its epidemic requirements, the team is unlikely to usher in a comeback from the point guard.
On the other hand, Nets coach Steve Nash talked about the team's rotation arrangement for Kevin Durant in an interview:
"Yeah, I think it would be more comfortable for us to play durant back-to-back," Nash said, "you know he's played a lot since he came back from injury and he's proven he can handle these things." ”
In Irving's absence, Nets coach Steve Nash also needs to find the best rotation arrangement that can ease Durant's pressure and avoid injuries.
Finally, the Nets have signed contracts with 2021 second-round draws Marcus Zegarovsky and Rayquan Gray to develop league teams, and the two have also become members of the Training Camp of the Long Island Nets, a team under the Nets Development League.
Marcus Zegarovsky was picked with the 49th pick in this year's draft, and RayQuan Gray was picked with the 59th pick, and the two entered the Nets' development league team to a large extent the team's potential two-way contract. Of course, the two can also be trained in the development alliance and continue to improve their strength.