Kyrie Irving and Adam Silver have met amid the point guard’s suspension and according to reports that meeting was “productive”. The Brooklyn Nets point guard has been making headlines for some time now but was suspended for “at least five games” after sharing a link to a movie that had anti-Semitic quotes in it. He then initially stopped short of apologizing when asked about it by the press, but did issue an apology after the team suspended him. NBA commissioner Adam Silver previously shared his disappointment with Irving after he did not apologize.
Sources: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Kyrie Irving met this morning and the sides had a productive and understanding visit, paving the way for the Nets and their suspended star to work through his steps on a potential path forward.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 8, 2022
There was some speculation that the NBA would be adding its own punishment, but after the meeting between Kyrie Irving and Adam Silver, that seems unlikely. The Brooklyn Nets have outlined steps that Irving will have to undergo before he can return to the team. Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown says he expects the NBPA to appeal the Irving suspension. One thing is for sure, this news story will continue for some time regardless of the direction it heads.
“There are relationships that need to be sorted out, not only between Kyrie Irving and management … but also the locker room.”
NBA Insider @ShamsCharania with the latest on the Nets‘ suspended star after his meeting with Adam Silver. pic.twitter.com/0WvjXfwZA3
— The Rally (@TheRally) November 8, 2022
So far this season with the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving has averaged 26.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game. He has paired those numbers with a field goal percentage of 45.3 percent and a three-point percentage of 28 percent. We here at Def Pen Sports will continue to provide updates on Irving when they happen.
