Kyrie Irving Opts In With The Nets, Crushes The Dreams Of Lakers Fans

Kyrie Irving went with the safe option.

BYAlexander Cole
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Kyrie Irving seemed to be in a huge dispute with the Brooklyn Nets, and in the eyes of many, it was not going to end well. Kyrie had created a list of teams that he wanted to go to if he were traded, and the contract dispute with the Nets was the catalyst for all of it. There were all of these reports that Kyrie could even go to the Los Angeles Lakers and that he was even talking to none other than LeBron James about it.

This could have been the biggest story of the entire offseason, although last night, Kyrie decided to go with the safest and most sensical option. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Kyrie is now opting into his deal with the Nets, which means he will make $37 million next season.



“Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow," Kyrie told Shams. "I’ve made my decision to opt-in. See you in the fall. A11even.”

In the midst of all of this news, Kyrie took to Twitter to post one simple GIF about the situation, which said "I Know Who I Am." Clearly, Kyrie felt like this was the best plan for him, especially given the circumstances.


Let us know what you think of this decision, in the comments down below.


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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.