Kyrie Irving told Stephen A. Smith to explain in a tweet that could use further explanation.
Smith has strongly criticized Irving, especially after the Nets defender chose to miss games by refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19 last season.
“You’re going to have to explain yourself to people of your generation,” Irving tweeted Tuesday afternoon. “I’m not among 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 can. We know you, Stephen.
It is unclear whether Irving was referring to specific content from Smith. The ESPN star was out of First Take this week, but he uploaded a video in response to Irving’s $ 36.5 million approval with the Nets for the upcoming season. It would be a solid assumption that this is the reason for Irving’s answer.
Kyrie Irving chose her $ 36.5 million option with the Nets. NBAE through Getty Images
“You got involved anyway, you took that money, didn’t you!” Smith said.
“What does that mean? For you, it means that Kyrie will be Brooklyn Net. Do you know what it means to me? I guess he’s a peony, too. You actually have to go to work. You have to make that money. You have to you show up for work. “
Smith continued to harp, as he had repeatedly said, that Irving had to show up for work to earn his money.
“You don’t show up for work, you’re stuck – because even if someone wants you, they will still require you to show up for work [to get a new contract from another team]Said Smith. “According to Kyrie, everyone in this position is almost human. Hmm Funny how karma works, right? I guess he’s a peony, just like all of us. See you in Brooklyn! ”
Smith responded to Irving’s tweet with a long post, writing that the Nets guard had confused him a lot and that he did not owe him or his father an explanation – but his uncle Rod Strickland, whom Smith said he deeply respected, was different. history.
“As for you, when you have a LEVEL, let me know. Because I don’t know you have one off the court, “Smith continued. “Anyway, I have a wish: ONE DAY you will stop hiding behind the public support you receive and you will admit the frauds you are involved in” leaving people hanging like laundry.
“Be honest about what you really did. Until then, let’s face each other 1 to 1 to see the WORLD – your TRUTH against mine in a public forum that anyone can judge. Name the time and place and I will show up! I keep receipts, brother! ”
It does not appear to be a feud that will be buried in the near future.
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