The team came into the 2021-22 season as favorites to make it to the NBA Finals. After off-the-court issues continued to mess with team chemistry, the Nets eventually traded superstar James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was the writing on the wall that there were clearly issues within the team’s locker room. Those issues echoed louder when it was reported that superstar Kevin Durant had requested a trade this offseason.
As of now, Durant and superstar teammate Kyrie Irving are set to return to the Nets for the upcoming year. While speaking to the Brooklyn media recently, superstar Kevin Durant talked about his concerns with the team moving forward. Durant went into detail about how he had doubts about the team’s mentality. The superstar forward also went on to praise Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors for being a team that battled through adversity.
Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets look to send a statement in 2022-23
It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets this summer. At one point, it was viewed as a foregone conclusion that both Durant and Irving would be suiting up for new teams this season.
Cooler heads, however, have prevailed. Now the Nets look focused on blocking out the outside noise. With Durant and Irving back in the mix, the Nets will have two of the most dangerous offensive players in the entire league.
The team is also expected to officially “debut” star wing Ben Simmons. The former Philadelphia 76ers star was acquired in the James Harden deal and has yet to make his return to the court.
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