In his time with the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving had been facing the toughest time of his career so far. The 31-year-old had been subjected to criticism for his behavior both on and off the court, with particular scrutiny on his decision not to get vaccinated. Additionally, he had received negative attention for making obscene gestures towards opposing fans. On top of all this, Irving has expressed dissatisfaction with his contract. As a result, he has faced backlash from NBA fans.

However, despite all this, Irving has responded to his critics by standing by his beliefs. Let us find out what the NBA 2012 Rookie of the Year has to say.

Kyrie Irving claps back at his haters with his comments

The trio of Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant was highly anticipated by Nets fans, but their performance together did not live up to the expectations. Harden, who previously forced a trade to Brooklyn, expressed his frustration with the team and labeled his time there as such.

Now, almost a year later, Irving also requested for a trade, but fans are unhappy with his decision and criticized him for his actions outside of Brooklyn. In response to the backlash, Irving has embraced being seen as the “crazy” and misunderstood one, urging others not to let negative people hinder their progress. He has reacted to the hate by commenting, “I don’t mind being called the crazy one, the misunderstood one.” He further adds “Stop letting these corny a** people get in your way.”

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Kyrie Irving’s dissatisfaction extends to the franchise’s handling of his trade request, with both sides failing to reach a mutual agreement. Given this ongoing impasse, Irving may consider pursuing other opportunities elsewhere. In the past off-season, Irving demanded a full maximum contract, but the franchise did not approve the desired contract. What exactly are his contract demands now, and what other options does he have if the disagreement between him and the franchise persists?

Looking into Irving’s contract details and options

Kyrie Irving is currently in the final year of his previous contract, which would earn him $36.9 million for this year. The eight-time All-Star requested a four-year contract extension worth $198 million, but the franchise rejected his demand.

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Alongside his pursuit of a lucrative contract from potential trade partners, Irving also has the opportunity to sign a two-year extension worth $78.6 million with his new team until June 30th. Upon the news of Irving’s trade request, numerous teams have expressed interest in acquiring the 31-year-old point guard. Despite the controversies surrounding him, Kyrie Irving is an exceptional player who would undoubtedly bring value to any team he joins.

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