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.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
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NBA2K22 Gameplay leak: Nets demolish Bucks in opening night matchup
NBA 2K22 is set to launch Friday September 10, 2021. Nets Insider has an exclusive look at the newest release for Xbox Series X. The battle of the Eastern heavyweights wasn't even a contest.
As evidenced by the 86-50 romping by Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, James Harden and the rest of the Brooklyn Nets over the Milwaukee Bucks, it appears the shot meter issues are a thing of the past.#NBA2K22forXboxSeriesXS #XboxShare pic.twitter.com/vHo61igDjc
— Nets Insider (@NetsInsider1) September 9, 2021
Smoother shooting mechanics and more fluid gameplay make this year's version a less clunky version of those in year's past.#NBA2K22forXboxSeriesXS #XboxShare pic.twitter.com/tet9uZSP6B
— Nets Insider (@NetsInsider1) September 9, 2021
The Bucks and Nets are set to do battle in Milwaukee on opening night October 19, so if this simulation is any indication of how that game will go, Brooklyn Nets fans will be restarts with the results.#NBA2K22forXboxSeriesXS #XboxShare pic.twitter.com/MrMubU64X8
— Nets Insider (@NetsInsider1) September 9, 2021
Utter domination of the @bucks by the @BrooklynNets in @NBA2K. More gameplay clips to come. Stay tuned to https://t.co/FFbt86Beqf pic.twitter.com/eUjChvO3f5
— Nets Insider (@NetsInsider1) September 9, 2021
LaMarcus Aldridge's unfinished business in Brooklyn too tempting to pass up if medically cleared for NBA return
The Brooklyn Nets are among the top teams on LaMarcus Aldridge's short list of clubs he'd likely sign with if doctors give him the greenlight to return to the professional hardwood this upcoming season.
The 36-year-old shut things down after a heart condition he was diagnosed during his college days at Texas resurfaced following Brooklyn's 2021 regular season loss to the Lakers.
The Nets sorely missed the big man's rebounding and shooting touch with the team's offensive output dried up against Milwaukee in the playoffs outside of Kevin Durant's heroics and flashes from Jeff Green and Blake Griffin with Kyrie Irving injured and James Harden out.
In 16 seasons as a pro, nine with Portland, six with San Antonio and last year with Brooklyn, the seasoned vet has never been to or won an NBA Finals.
A second go around with Brooklyn could arguably his last best chance to complete his quest for a ring and cement is legacy as one of the best big men of his era.
Clearly Aldridge isn't the same player he was when he was still in his prime, but his rebounding, mid-range shooting and basketball savvy would serve the franchise well particularly in a razor thin front court that is reportedly soon to be without DeAndre Jordan after a likely buyout.
Aldridge has a few more hurdles to clear with doctors before finalizing a return, but the power forward was sorely missed during last year's playoff run that ended with a second round elimination and could be the missing piece to the Nets championship puzzle this year.
Kyrie Irving, James Harden extension cliffhangers could rock Nets' World
Nets' Gaming Crew to play in 2K League's ECF, Kevin Durant amped for playoff matchup
Durant is one of the game's cover athletes alongside legends Dirk Norwitzki and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
With steaming services Twitch and YouTube broadcasting live streams of the playoff matchup, it will be fascinating to see if Brooklyn's joystick masters can come out on top.Locked in https://t.co/Q305jjPmTP
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 27, 2021
Nets' NBA2K League Player Suspended for Violating Code of Conduct
The Official Nets Gaming Crew's small forward Dante "Dante" Colache has been suspended one playoff game for violating the player Code of Conduct, announced NBA 2K League President Brendan Donahue on Friday.
Dante's suspension begins on Friday, August 27, in the Nets' Gaming Crew's first game of a three-game playoff series against the Hornets' Venom GT.
The NBA 2K League has announced the following. pic.twitter.com/9oXDCzIBSK
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 27, 2021
In May of 2020, the Nets' GC issued a 1-year ban within the NBA's 2K league to guard Randolph "Rando" Moreno for a player code of conduct violation.
In June of 2020, a 2K league investigation revealed that Nets' GC small forward Marquis "Randomz" Gill quit with 4:13 left to play trailing Piston's 71-39. Gill was suspended one-game.
The following has been announced by the NBA 2K League: pic.twitter.com/dNnASaarPG
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) June 25, 2020
Nets' GC has been proactive in handing down suspensions for players in violation of the conduct policy as maintaining the integrity of the competition appears to be paramount.