After a very tumultuous season last year due to vaccine restrictions and the James Harden trade, Kyrie Irving is preparing for a full season with the Nets. Despite an offseason that saw Kevin Durant request a trade and Irving potentially cost himself a $100 million extension in part due to his desire to remain unvaccinated, the point guard confirmed that he is not thinking about retirement.
In an interview with ESPN’s Nick Friedell, Irving explained his thought process entering this season.
“I'm never going to stop playing. You hear me? Get that—I am never going to stop playing.