Even though he is still in a lot of pain, Kyrie Irving has maintained a heavy social media presence.
The Dallas Mavericks star recently challenged the norm of publicly disclosed NBA contracts with a daring indictment of their transparency.
Even though he is still in a lot of pain, Kyrie Irving has maintained a heavy social media presence.
The Dallas Mavericks star recently challenged the norm of publicly disclosed NBA contracts with a daring indictment of their transparency.
I find it very interesting that, of course, people will know how much the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies make… I wonder how much that puts a target on someone’s life… But I look at it, is it too much information at some point though, when does it become comfortable for me? If you know exactly what I’m making, there’s an awkwardness to that where I’m existing in within our same society,” Kyrie Irvingsaid on a Twitch stream.
For several years, details about player contracts have been relatively transparent. While Kyrie Irving has not explicitly stated it, his concerns likely relate to ensuring security for himself and his family when financial details are publicized. Additionally, critics often use this sensitive information to evaluate a player’s performance, a practice that can be harsh on current NBA athletes.
Kyrie’s perspective finds a prominent example in Shaquille O’Neal’s sharp criticism of Ben Simmons, particularly regarding his multi-millionaire contract. Despite rhetorical intentions, O’Neal’s remark that Simmons ‘needed to go to jail’ for his lackluster performance was harsh and sparked significant backlash. The intensity of such criticism has deeply impacted Simmons, who continues to face scrutiny.
Amid this discourse, Kyrie Irving’s remarks about journalist Stephen A. Smith’s contract renewal with ESPN have resurfaced. According to Basketball Network, Smith reportedly inked a five-year deal worth $100 million. During a Twitch stream, the Mavericks star commented, “I’m going to discuss Stephen A’s contract and I’mma say: ‘I don’t think you’re worth it.” This statement has drawn criticism from fans who believe Irving’s actions are inconsistent with his own words
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