“Says too much outta pocket s**t” – Mark Cuban claims Kyrie Irving ‘misunderstood’, NBA Twitter DISAGREES
Cuban defends Irving as misunderstood, but fans remain skeptical of his controversial history and potential impact on the Mavericks.
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In a recent conversation, Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner, shared his viewpoint that elite guard Kyrie Irving is misinterpreted by the public. However, NBA Twitter was quick to voice their disagreement, highlighting Irving’s controversial past and expressing skepticism about his future in Dallas.
Cuban, according to the SiriusXM podcast, supported the choice to recruit Irving to a profitable three-year, $126 million deal, expressing that the Mavericks obtained him with the aim of transforming him into a lasting component of the organization. He brushed off concerns about Irving attending Lakers’ playoff games, suggesting that the player simply loves basketball and attending games should not be cause for worry.
The Dallas Mavericks owner went on to express his belief in Irving as a human, emphasizing that the player has evolved mentally and spiritually and is in an improved situation than before. Cuban’s statements aimed to portray Irving in a positive light and dismiss the controversies surrounding him.
However, skeptics were quick to point out Irving’s tumultuous history. The former Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets player has been engaged in multiple controversies throughout his career, from breaking his promise to commit to the Celtics for another term to openly criticizing his young colleagues.
NBA fans react to Mark Cuban claims of Kyrie Irving ‘misunderstood’
While Irving’s colleagues and former teammates may speak highly of him, NBA Twitter remains cautious. History suggests that Irving’s tenures with teams often start positively but eventually encounter difficulties. As a result, despite his current contentment in Dallas, there are concerns that his time with the Mavericks may follow a similar pattern.
Here are some of the fan reactions:
As fans engage in lively debates on social media, it is clear that Mark Cuban’s defense of Kyrie Irving as misunderstood has not convinced everyone. The unpredictability of Irving’s past actions and their potential impact on team dynamics make it difficult to dismiss the doubts expressed by NBA enthusiasts.
Ultimately, just time will uncover the genuine character of Kyrie Irving’s period with the Dallas Mavs. Will he shut down his critics wrong and excel in Dallas, or will the past repeat itself?
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