Kyrie Irving admits to past mistakes, points critics to personal growth

Kyrie Irving is a polarizing athlete. Whether it's his thoughts on the shape of the earth, unpopular opinions in the political or social realm, or most importantly to Nets fans, the disappearing act he pulled in Brooklyn this past season. 

 Give the man credit for admitting he may have been misguided in his decisions and world views, but he's a man that marches to the beat of his own drum.

 In a team sport and under the media microscope in the New York market, along with being in the national spotlight, this can lead to a lot of scrutiny and criticism.

I just smile when I see and hear people bring up things that I have said or done in my past. lol I know I haven't always made the right choices, but I can definitely say that I have been able to learn and grow from them. Use me as an example kids, think before you speak and act. pic.twitter.com/Dx4yZ8fzyf

— A11Even (@KyrieIrving) September 10, 2021

When healthy and on the court, Irving has proven to be an All-NBA caliber talent. Unfortunately for the Nets and their fans, the starting point guard was in and out of the lineup for a multitude of reasons. 

 Irving went social media silent for thee majority of the past coupleb of years, but in recent weeks has responded to news-mostly negative-about him. 

 If Brooklyn is hoping to achieve greatness and raise a banner in Brooklyn, they're going to need a physically, mentally and spiritually healthy Irving.

 

If his growth and maturation off the court can translate to  better focus and more consistent time on the court, that's a good thing for the Nets and bad news for the rest of the league.