Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving did not play in the regular season with the 76ers due to “personal reasons”. Later, a reporter broke the news that Irving said that he did not play today because he did not want to play.
According to the latest news from The Athletic reporter, Irving will not go with the team to Memphis for the next away game against the Grizzlies.
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Kyrie Irving is not expected to join the Nets on their flight to Memphis tonight, per a source. ‘He’s not coming’ is what I was told. BKN plays the Grizzlies Friday @TheAthleticNBA
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) January 8, 2021
Irving had “taken leave” because of the death of Kobe Bryant last year, but this time he was absent for two consecutive games due to personal reasons. The detailed reason is still unknown.
The reason for not playing today came out! Irving: I just don’t want to fight today
