Kyrie Irving Billboard Outside Of MSG Gets Knicks Fans In Their Feelings

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Tough scene for Knicks fans.

This summer, New York Knicks fans faced triple heartbreak as they didn't get the number one overall pick, weren't able to secure Kevin Durant and failed at getting Kyrie Irving too. Irving and Durant decided to play for their crosstown rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, who are the franchise with a lot less history. The team used to be located in New Jersey which is where Irving grew up. Despite the Nets being in Brooklyn now, Irving still feels as though he is "going home" and now, Nike is using this to promote their athlete.

Today, a Kyrie Irving billboard was spotted outside of Madison Square Garden with the quote "In my heart, I always knew I wanted to play at home." The placement of this billboard is quite hilarious when you consider how it is being shown directly in front of where the Knicks play.

The irony isn't lost on Knicks fans who were quick to point out the peculiar nature of the ad. Of course, the billboard space is owned by Nike so it was probably an unintentional coincidence. Regardless, fans seemed to have a bit of a problem with it and made their displeasure be known on social media.

If there is one thing for sure here, it's that Knicks fans have had a horrific last 12 months. 

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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