Kyrie Irving To Replace Kevin Durant In The Upcoming Matches, Kendrick Perkins Sets Bar High

Kendrick Perkins sets the bar high for Kyrie Irving to perform the best in the upcoming matches. He expects Irving to be the next leader after Kevin Durant.

Due to Kevin Durant’s injury (in his right knee), there will be a need for a replacement. The expected and eligible player to lead the team is Kyrie Irving. Kendrick Perkins calls it a ‘’golden opportunity’’ for Irving. 

According to the reports, Durant got injured in his right knee, it is an isolated MCL sprain, which occurred during the third quarter of the match. Jimmy Butler, the guard of the Miami Heat, collided with Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets, injuring his right knee.

Kevin Durant had to leave the game after Jimmy Butler landed on his knee on this play.

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Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA player, and a sports analyst came forth as Irving’s supporter and well-wisher. As he says it is a golden opportunity for Irving to prove to the world what he is capable of through his skills. He wants to see whether or not Irving can be the next leader.

“I’m gonna be looking at Kyrie Irving. I feel like this is a golden opportunity for Kyrie Irving to prove to the world that he can be a number one option team, that could lead a team into victories. When you think about him, and you think about his skillset, we know he’s a walking bucket, we know he’s one of the most skilled guys to ever play the game of basketball. But I wanna see him get others involved,” Perk said.

“Kyrie is up for a contract this upcoming season. I wanna see, can he be that leader? Can he be that voice? We saw Kevin Durant start to be that voice, start to take [Nic] Claxton under his wing, started to be a second voice to Jacque Vaughn. Can Kyrie Irving be that number one guy while Kevin Durant is out?”

Irving stood solo vs Miami in Absence of Durant

Irving has played well this season. With Durant off the match, the Nets managed to get a 5.1 net rating in 296 minutes with the assistance of Irving. Fortunately, the team won a match against the Heat with Irving leading with 29 points and 6 assists. It will be interesting to see who replaces Durant. Will it be Irving, Claxton, O’Neale, Simmons, or Warren?

For now, Irving and Simmons are expected to be on the roster after Durant. Fans’ curiosity will surely increase to see how the Nets will perform without Durant. His absence is a great opportunity for many in the lineups.

Being said that KD comes out to be even better after his injuries. Let’s hope for the same this time.

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