Kevin Durant Says Nets ‘Could’ve Kept Quiet’ About Kyrie Irving Controversy

Kevin Durant believes the Brooklyn Nets ought to have stopped talking and let Kyrie Irving dribble … stating the company must have not gotten associated with his colleague’s antisemitism debate.

He does, nevertheless, state he trusts the company to make the ideal choice when inquired about Kyrie’s 5-game suspension.

KD talked to the media on Friday about the Nets’ decision to punish Kyrie over improperly dealing with the choice to publish a link to a film filled with antisemitic beliefs … and he seems like it was none of the group’s service.

“I ain’t here to judge nobody or talk down on the life or how they feel with their views and things,” Durant stated. “I just didn’t like anything that went on. I felt like it was all unnecessary. I felt like we could have just kept playing basketball and kept quiet as an organization.”

Durant likewise took a jab at the media … stating outlets fasted to stimulate outrage after Kyrie posted the tweet.

“Everybody has an opinion on the situation, and we’re hearing it nonstop.”

As we formerly reported, Kyrie has actually been under fire for numerous missed out on chances to ask forgiveness and knock antisemitism … which led to his suspension and a fiery statement from NBA commish Adam Silver.

The Nets likewise voiced their frustration when bying far the suspension … stating, “Such failure to disavow antisemitism when given a clear opportunity to do so is deeply disturbing, is against the values of our organization, and constitutes conduct detrimental to the team.”

Kyrie ultimately launched his newest effort at a mea culpa on Thursday … which still wasn’t enough for some critics.

Nets GM Sean Marks discussed Irving’s newest discuss Friday … stating it’s a “step,” however there’s still more that requires to be done.

Marks likewise stated the Nets never ever thought about waiving Irving … however it’s clear the group is not pleased.