By Derrel Jazz Johnson
Kyrie Irving landed himself in the hot seat for, get this, for simply
telling the truth. Irving came under fire for expressing that, even
when former NBA MVP and two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant returns,
the Brooklyn Nets would still be one or two pieces away from
contending for an NBA title.
When Irving and Durant signed with the Nets, many assumed the
franchise would become title contenders in the 2020-2021 NBA season
when Durant returns. But this isn’t the same weakened Eastern
Conference that LeBron ruled for eight seasons.
The Celtics, with forward Jayson Tatum (21) and guard Jaylen Brown
(23) and Philadelphia, with point guard Ben Simmons (23) and center
Joel Embiid (25) both have duos 25 or younger that are still
improving. Add Indiana center Domantas Sabonis (23) and Miami center
Bam Adebayo (22) and that’s even more young talent in the East.
Not to mention Giannis Antetokounmpo (25), who is headed
toward a second-straight NBA MVP award.
What’s the real problem with Kyrie’s comments?
Irving is a confident and articulate black man who is unafraid
to speak his mind, and that is something that the media criticizes
consistently.
Do we want to hear the truth from Irving, or do we want bland,
politically correct prose like that of Yankees great Derek Jeter?
Kyrie will always speak his mind and will be courageous telling his truth.
He is not concerned with how it is received.
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