Kyrie Irving Gets Candid About His Time With the Brooklyn Nets

On Tuesday night, Kyrie Irving engaged with fans by streaming the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast on Twitch. During the discussion, he delved into Kevin Durant’s recent appearance on the show hosted by LeBron James and Steve Nash. Reflecting on his time in Brooklyn, Irving expressed astonishment at the unfolding events, evident in his acknowledgment of the significant ramifications following Ime Udoka's departure as an assistant coach under Nash.Kyrie candidly addressed the 2022 playoff round, where the Nets faced elimination by the Celtics—a team that had recently acquired Udoka. "Ime Udoka literally went to the Boston Celtics after coaching with us. That was crazy," Kyrie noted. He elaborated, emphasizing the strategic advantage Boston had, given Udoka's insights into the Nets’ strengths and weaknesses.Irving also recounted the shock of James Harden's trade request shortly after their conversations about pursuing a championship together, acknowledging Harden’s right to prioritize his career.