Kyrie Irving told Stephen A. Smith to explain in a tweet that he could use an additional explanation.
Smith has been persistently critical of Irving, especially since the Nets baseman opted to miss games by refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19 last season.
“You have to tell people of your generation,” Irving tweeted Tuesday afternoon. “I don’t have many people over the age of 50 who talk and act like you, so this is new to me. But I’m sure my father and uncles can know you at your level better than I do. We know you STEPHEN . “
It is unclear whether or not Irving was referring to specific Smith content. The ESPN star has come out of “First Take” this week, but posted a video reacting to Irving’s $ 36.5 million option with the Nets for next season. It would be a solid conjecture that this is what provoked Irving’s response.
Kyrie Irving opted for his $ 36.5 million option with the Nets. NBAE through Getty Images
“After all, you took that money, didn’t you?” said Smith.
“What does that mean? For everyone, it means Kyrie will be a Brooklyn network. You know what that means to me? I guess she’s a pawn too, eh. In fact, you have to go to work. You have to win.” that money. You have to show up for work. “
Smith went on to say, as he has repeatedly done, that Irving had to show up for work to earn his money.
“Don’t show up for work, you’re stuck, because even if someone wants you, they’ll still ask you to show up for work [to get a new contract from another team]said Smith. “According to Kyrie, anyone in this position is virtually a pawn. Hmm. It’s funny how karma works, right? I guess he’s a pawn too, just like the rest of us. See you in Brooklyn! “
Smith responded to Irving’s tweet with a lengthy post, writing that the Nets guard twisted him, very well, and that he did not owe an explanation to him or his father, but to his uncle Rod Strickland, to whom Smith went. to say he respected deeply, was different. history.
“As for you, when you have a LEVEL, let me know. Because I don’t know if you have one off the track, “Smith continued. leaving people hanging out as a washing machine.
“Be honest about what you’ve really been doing. Until then, let’s face off 1 to 1 for the WORLD to see it: your TRUTH versus mine in a public forum so everyone can judge. Say the time and place and I’ll show up! I’ll keep the receipts, brother! “
This does not appear to be a feud that will be buried at any time in the near future.