He underwent arthroscopic labrum repair surgery on his left shoulder in June. Wizards’ Russell Westbrook shows massive respect to Blazers’ Damian Lillard amid rumored beef. Chris Broussard joins the show to talk of the latest turmoil with the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving took accountability after his team allowed 149 points in a loss to the Washington Wizards on Sunday. James Harden and Kyrie Irving combined for 25 of the Nets 28 first quarter points. On the Nets bench, there was a playful disappointment. Yahoo Sports. The Brooklyn Nets had fun with Kyrie Irving's dunk attempt in a blowout win over the Orlando Magic. Kyrie Irving #11, PG, Brooklyn Nets ... Who will win the NBA dunk contest? And that’s before he hits the step-back jumper or slashes to the basket for an easy lay-up. “He’s just learning from all of us day by day,” Irving said, via SNY. Anfernee Simons Cassius Stanley Obi Toppin Anyone else or tie. Posted Up. However, the 28-year-old playmaker usually saves his legs, and highlight jams like this one come few and far between. Brooklyn is trying to sort through the twists, turns and distortions of the season to find a reliable level of play and a degree of continuity which will enable this team to enter the playoffs knowing it is capable of performing at a championship standard, especially on the defensive side of the ball, which will be a formidable challenge for Steve Nash in the months ahead. With just under 11 minutes to go in the third quarter, Nets star Kyrie Irving stole the ball from an unsuspecting Nikola Vucevic. Irving was the first to leap from his seat on the bench in celebration before shouting toward his teammate. Kyrie Irving is indeed a tremendous athlete and fans already know he can dunk the basketball more often if he wants to. Kyrie Irving delivered the goods early in the third period, as he found himself alone on the break following a great feed from teammate Joe Harris. Irving dribbled down the court and had a clear path to the basket. Mad Bets. CLAX DUNK AND KYRIE LOVES IT pic.twitter.com/HO4ueObRwu, — Talkin’ Nets (@TalkinNets) February 26, 2021. The bucket marked Brooklyn’s 20th point off of turnovers on the night, another indicator that the team’s defense is beginning to play better. Kyrie Irving is the future. Yahoo Sports. Nic Claxton (10 points) has reached double figures for the third time in his career (previously: 1/20/20 vs. Philadelphia and 1/18/20 vs. Milwaukee). Copyright © ClutchPoints. Irving … And then when he’s out there with us on the floor, he’s around high-IQ basketball players and this is the best of the best, so we just want to pass on the knowledge so he can carry it on when it’s his time, however many years from now. Still, Kyrie Irving is regarded as one of the best and most creative finishers around the rim, even in traffic. ↓, Kyrie Irving Disappoints Nets Bench With His Dunk Attempt [LOOK], Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. He added nine assists and five rebounds. On the court, he handles the pill with a doctor’s precision – as if the ball is on a string. With just under 11 minutes to go in the third quarter, Nets star Kyrie Irving stole the ball from an unsuspecting Nikola Vucevic. But with us here, it’s part of our purpose to continue to help him. Latest Stories. The Magic took a timeout at that point, and Irving was all smiles as his teammates gave him high-fives. The Brooklyn Nets started slow Thursday night against the Orlando Magic but quickly picked things up. rumors and exclusives — direct to your inbox. Illinois at Ohio St., who wins? “He’s been working extremely hard to get back on the floor. Claxton, the 6-foot-11 center whom the Nets selected with the first pick of the second round in the 2019 NBA Draft, was available to play in a game for the first time this season on February 21. Uncle Drew, Kyrie Irving, was feeling springy on Sunday evening as he rose up high for a rare two-handed jam in the Brooklyn Nets’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center. Prior to Sunday’s home game versus the Clippers, the seven-time All-Star has been averaging 27.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.0 steal in 21 games. And after a lopsided fourth quarter, Brooklyn cruised to a 129-92 win, its eighth straight victory. — NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) February 26, 2021. Mike Conley finally gets first All-Star nod, replaces Devin Booker. Kyrie Irving's dunk attempt against the Magic was more of a two-handed running layup — which didn't go over well with his Nets teammates. Later in the game, in a bit of a role reversal, it was Irving who was reacting dramatically on the Nets bench to a teammate’s dunk attempt. Kyrie Irving’s Lay-in Dunk. Getty Brooklyn Net’s star Kyrie Irving, who was a close friend to the late-Kobe Bryant, took to Instagram to urge the NBA to consider changing its logo from Jerry West to Bryant. He wants to earn his playing time and he wants to go out there and do what he can to provide whatever’s needed. ... Full lineups for Slam Dunk Contest, 3-point Contest & more in 2021 . Instead, his bucket was more of a two-handed running layup. pic.twitter.com/to9yiYs4h2, — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 22, 2021. Illinois Ohio St. SLAM DUNK. Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving. A 10-point deficit with about a minute left in the first quarter was erased by a second quarter that saw the Nets outscore the Magic by 22. 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Powered by. KYRIE IRVING. Kyrie Irving was at the very thick of the action, but not in this particular (almost) dunk attempt. Kyrie Irving is indeed a tremendous athlete and fans already know he can dunk the basketball more often if he wants to. Remember the 5 times Stephen Curry lost the 3-Point Contest? Partner of iOne Digital / Cassius Network. After 14 years in the NBA, Mike Conley is an All-Star. The Brooklyn Nets put on a show in their Thursday night tile against the Orlando Magic. 8 hours ago. The Rush. Claxton has added a career-high four steals, three boards and two blocks in 15 minutes off the bench tonight. Last night LeBron James stepped up to shoot a technical free throw for the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter but missed. Follow the Heavy on Nets Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content out of Brooklyn! Kyrie Irving spotted at virtual event for NYC district attorney candidate ahead of Nets-Nuggets game. The Nets are trying to settle into the flow of this 72-game NBA regular season, knowing that Kevin Durant has faced COVID-19 complications and that the composition of the roster has been hard to maintain at the same level on a weekly basis. He’s doing a great job of just receiving that information and applying it.”, Kyrie Irving reflects on the effort of "The Young Alchemist", Nicolas Claxton pic.twitter.com/0EWhylrjMz, — Nets Videos (@SNYNets) February 26, 2021, READ NEXT: Kevin Durant Injury Update: Nets Star Has Timetable for Return, Unlock the latest Brooklyn Nets news, Dunk Bait. While the one-time NBA champion usually just finishes with an acrobatic lay-up on these types of openings, Irving decided to give trailing Clippers defenders Nicolas Batum and Patrick Beverley something extra. Claxton, meanwhile, was incredibly impactful in his 15 minutes off the bench, scoring 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting to go with a career-high four steals, three rebounds and two blocks. Kevin Durant Injury Update: Nets Star Has Timetable for Return. Heck, we’ve seen more dunks from Kyrie Irving during those famed Pepsi Uncle Drew commercials a few years back. The only problem: Irving didn’t slam the ball in for a dunk. ... Kyrie Irving. Nets were disappointed with Kyrie's dunk attempt pic.twitter.com/XL2ddmYIgm, — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 26, 2021, “He got up there,” YES Network play-by-play commentator Ian Eagle said, “and then thought about it and he put it down cleanly.”. “He’s a great young man and we want to continue to develop him as a person first. Nets lead 30-28 after one. Irving finished with a game-high 27 points on 11-of-18 shooting from the field. Broussard feels Kyrie Irving's reasoning for their struggles is somewhat valid. For sure, Kyrie Irving wants to deliver a strong message by also beating the other powerhouse LA-based squad. After Thursday’s game, Irving referred to Claxton as “the young alchemist.”. And that’s Nic. Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn Nets) with a dunk vs the LA Clippers, 02/21/2021. As the Nets stormed all the way back, there was excitement and elation at Barclays Center — but also, for one brief moment, a hint of disappointment. As he went up high for the bucket, his Nets teammates on the nearby bench jumped in unison. The Nets, meanwhile, easily defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in their last outing. Jeff Green scored the other three points for the Nets. In 2015 his second signature sneaker, the Nike Kyrie 2, brought the baller his first NBA Championship win in 2015, and the Kyrie 3 saw Irving make the fourth quarter, 25-foot three-pointer that helped synch the Cavalier’s win over Gold State in 2016's NBA finals Game 7. The difference was Nic Claxton landed his attempt — big time.