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Watch: Nets Crowd Reacts to Kyrie Irving Returning From Suspension

Kyrie Irving got a nice ovation from Brooklyn Nets fans in his return vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

Joey Linn

Watch: Nets Crowd Reacts to Kyrie Irving Returning From Suspension
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Kyrie Irving is back with the Brooklyn Nets, and their home crowd gave him a nice ovation when he was introduced in the starting lineup. Irving recently completed a list of requirements that the Nets had given him as a prerequisite to his reinstatement, and he reportedly went above and beyond what was asked of him.

When introduced as a starter on Sunday evening, Irving received a nice ovation from the Brooklyn home crowd that had been missing his presence. It has been a drama-filled season for the Nets and their fans, but perhaps Irving's return can begin adding some stability to a very uncertain situation.

The Nets had a very poor start to the season, and when combined with the Kyrie Irving drama and the firing of Steve Nash, it seemed as if the organization could be heading towards a rebuild. That possibility still exists, but it seems as if it will be on pause until the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons can get extended playing time together. If that trio proves unsuccessful, then perhaps some changes could come. Until then, this group will likely get an opportunity to get this team back on track.

Going against a Grizzlies team that is down all of their best players, this is a game that the Nets should win.

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Joey Linn
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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