Kyrie Irving Speaks On Nets' Slow Start

The Nets could be better right now.

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Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and the Brooklyn Nets were supposed to be the best team in the Eastern Conference this season although to start the year, they have been struggling to get things going. While they always seem to keep games close, the Nets have lost three of their last four contests, including last night against the Washington Wizards, who were 1-5 coming into the game. Now, the Nets are 3-4 and while it's early, their results are underwhelming.

Following the game, Irving was asked about the team and what this start means going forward. As Irving explained, he isn't too worried about the team's performance given the fact that the playoffs are what really matters. The Nets have the roster to make the postseason and by the end of the year, their chemistry should be fully formed.

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"It’s not going to be put together overnight, nor am I expecting it to, nor am I going to get frustrated over six games or however many games we’ve played," Irving said. "The object of this regular season is to continue to get better and to prepare for the 16 wins in the playoffs."

The NBA season has always been a marathon and not a spring, so perhaps Irving and the Nets could be in for a productive latter half of the season. If not, all eyes will certainly be on Brooklyn.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.