But injuries and COVID-19 decimated the Nets roster, and they needed players. They made the decision to allow Irving to play part-time. Asked after the game if he was open to getting the vaccine so he can play in home games, too, Irving avoided the question.
With Irving, the Nets get an elite seven-time All-Star guard back in the lineup alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden. Irving is a proficient 3-point shooter, excellent shot-creator in the paint and effective mid-range scorer and makes the Nets a better team.