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Kyrie Irving and ESPN expert Stephen A. Smith clashed Tuesday after the Brooklyn Nets star decided to choose the final year of his four-year contract.
Initially, Smith gave his hot opinion that Irving has decided to get involved in the last year of his deal, in which he will win $ 36.9 million.
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Kyrie Irving №11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Charlotte Hornets at the Barclays Center on March 27, 2022 in New York. (Mike Stobe / Getty Images)
“I guess he’s a peony, too. So you have to go to work. You have to go there and earn that money, “Smith said Monday, adding that his more lucrative opportunities will begin to unfold when he starts” showing up for work. “
Irving then called Smith on Twitter and wrote that the commentator would have to “explain himself.”
“You will have to explain yourself to people of your generation. I’m not among the many 50+ year olds who talk and act like you, so this is new to me. But I’m sure my father and uncles can meet you at your level better than I do. We know you, STEVEN, “he wrote.
Smith responded a few minutes later with his own statement.
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Oh, you have confused him, brother! Great time! I don’t need to explain anything to anyone — ESPECIALLY to you and your father !!! (Your Uncle Rod Strickland is another matter – I love this brother. And I respect him deeply … always! “He wrote
Kyrie Irving №11 from the Brooklyn Nets watched against the Milwaukee Bucks during their match at the Barclays Center on March 31, 2022 in New York. (Al Belo / Getty Images)
“As for yours, when you have a LEVEL, let me know. Because I don’t know that you have one – in court. Anyway, I have a wish: ONE DAY you will stop hiding behind the public support you receive and admit to the frauds you are involved in … let people hang like laundry.
“Be honest about what you really did. Until then, let us face each other to see the WORLD – your TRUTH against mine in a public forum that everyone can judge.
“Name the time and place and I will show up!” I keep receipts, bro! Show up! Now do what it is, right?
“If you didn’t know before, I know you know now – now that you’re looking for (this) $$$$ that you’ve taken for granted to be waiting for you! I’ll see you in the Fall !!!!!”
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith spoke on his phone during the Second Game of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors on June 5, 2022 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. (Mercedes Oliver / NBAE via Getty Images)
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Irving has played in just 103 games for the Nets in three seasons. His injuries and his refusal to comply with the New York coronavirus vaccine mandate cost him several games. He averages 27.1 points, 6 assists and 4.7 rebounds in those games.
Ryan Gaidos is the sports editor of Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.
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