Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is happy that New York Metropolis has lifted their vaccine necessities for dwelling performers. Not solely does that allow Irving to play dwelling video games this, but it surely paves the way in which for him to be ok with re-signing with the Nets this offseason.

“I believe for me, it has all the time been about being comfy, loving the place I’m at, and I adore it right here,” stated Irving. “As soon as that summertime hits, I do know we’ll have some conversations. However there’s no means I can depart my man Quantity 7 wherever.”

Quantity 7 refers to Nets ahead Kevin Durant. Irving and Durant famously determined to group up in Brooklyn within the 2019 offseason. Durant missed the whole lot of that season, whereas Irving appeared in solely 20 video games.

On with the ability to play in dwelling video games, Irving stated “Please take my remark critical after I say I’ve been pinching myself since Wednesday and Thursday, as a result of there was a time the place I bought my hopes actually, actually excessive and all of the air was simply let loose.

“It’s only a stage of disappointment, and I didn’t wish to get too excited. And nonetheless I’m attempting to concentrate on this recreation. However I do know (Sunday’s dwelling recreation) will ultimately come, and I’m trying ahead to the chance to be taking part in again in Brooklyn.”