Kyrie Irving Speaks After Skipping Dillon Brooks Jersey Swap

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 20: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 20, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Dillon Brooks got Kyrie's jersey, but Brooks also ended up keeping his own.

Kyrie Irving is very much a player who lives in his own world. Overall, Kyrie is one of the best players in the entire NBA. He is very exciting to watch, and he can become a blockbuster player on any given night. However, he does tend to do things his own way, which causes some issues. At the end of the day, Irving just wants to live his life. Although, there are some people who simply want him to fail, no matter the cost. It makes for an interesting dynamic that usually ends up playing out on social media.

Although recently, Irving was scrutinized for a much more hilarious reason. Last night, the Dallas Mavericks were playing against the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a pretty good game that eventually led to a win from the Grizzlies. Subsequently, following the match, Dillon Brooks tried to swap jerseys with Kyrie Irving. In the clip below, you can see Kyrie giving his jersey to Brooks. However, he does not take Brooks' jersey for himself. Consequently, Brooks was seen walking around the court with two jerseys.

Kyrie Irving x Dillon Brooks

After the game, Kyrie Irving spoke about what happened, noting that his head was somewhere else. "I saw that after the game," Kyrie said. "I'll probably get it next time. Probably next time. Not this time. I was really onto the next thing, thought process-wise." Ultimately, this is a very plausible explanation, especially since this is Kyrie. Moreover, it is even funnier because it is Dillon Brooks whose jersey was not accepted. Fans hate Dillon Brooks right now, so any kind of incident such as this one is seen as a comedy of errors.

At this point, it is very unlikely that Brooks will ever be liked by the majority of NBA fans. He is starting to turn into Draymond Green, and people do not like that. Additionally, the Memphis Grizzlies are just not extremely likable right now. When you put all of this together, it becomes clear that this situation was really funny. For once, Kyrie is seen as the hero. Hopefully, he cherishes the feeling for a while.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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