Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Calls Out Kyrie Irving For Behavior

Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabber called out Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving

Joey Linn | Oct 2, 2022

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One of the most polarizing figures in the NBA, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is no stranger to criticism. Consistently criticized for his lack of availability the last several seasons, Irving has been at the forefront of numerous NBA debates. While the Nets are hopeful that Irving can remain committed to basketball this season, the star point guard seems to regularly find himself in the middle of controversy.

In a recent Tweet, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the latest to chime in on this, urging Kyrie Irving to reconsider his behavior:

Highlighting the young people who look up to Irving, and athletes in general, Kareem urged the star point guard to reconsider the way he behaves. Using a picture or Irving flipping off the Boston Celtics crowd, Kareem seemed to suggest that Irving has been a poor role model to the youth.

This is not the first time that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has publicly criticized Kyrie Irving, as the NBA legend called him out for his refusal to get vaccinated in September of 2021. Always outspoken about current NBA matters, Kareem has now used his voice on multiple occasions to take exception with Kyrie Irving.

One of the most respected figures in NBA history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar definitely has an impact. It is currently unknown how Kyrie Irving feels about his recent comments, or if he has even seen them, but it would not be surprising if the star guard is asked about this criticism some time in the near future.

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JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn32@sbcglobal.net Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis, insight, and reporting Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Receiving a media credential during the 2021-22 season, Joey has experience interviewing NBA players, and developing exclusive stories from these interviews. Having appeared on several different NBA podcasts over the last four seasons, Joey is now hosting his own podcast for The Sporting Tribune. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Now graduated, Joey is covering the NBA full-time across multiple platforms. Credentialed by the Clippers, Joey covers the team daily with articles, podcasts, and video breakdowns on YouTube. With four years of sports media experience, Joey provides expert insight and analysis for NBA fans across the league.

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