The NBA, much like the country, is facing a tumultuous period right now with the global pandemic and the recent national unrest stemming from the inconsequential killing of an unarmed African-American man at the hands of the police. A week ago, a shining ray of optimism was cast over the sports landscape as the NBA and NBPA voted in favor of the return of the NBA season. However, this past Friday, that ray of light was turned off, but seemingly for a good reason.
Kyrie Irving, who is no stranger to media scrutiny, set off a bomb that sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world.