There have been rumors that Nets star Kyrie Irving is leaving, and now he has come out to refute the rumors: He confirmed that he will exercise his $37 million player option for next season. Irving chose to stay with the team and earn the $37 million in his contract first. (Peopl

There have been rumors that Nets star Kyrie Irving is leaving. Now he has come out to refute the rumors: He confirmed that he will exercise his $37 million player option for next season.

Irving chose to stay with the team and first earned the US$37 million in the contract. (People's Vision)

It is reported that Irving skipped various execution options and implemented a sign-and-trade plan. He will continue his fourth year in the Nets career and the fourth year of cooperation with Durant . Irving issued a statement after executing the option: "Ordinary people keep the world moving forward, but those who dare to be different lead us to tomorrow. I have decided to join. See you in the fall."

Irving also updated his personal social media and issued a message An emoticon, the text above is: "I know who I am."

Previously, many sources revealed that Irving was considered to be willing to opt out of the player option for next season, and then sign a $6 million mid-level deal with the Lakers contract, and then wait until the summer of 2023 to sign a long-term contract. Now it seems that Irving has thought carefully about it - now he will get the confirmed US$37 million. He still doesn't know what the market will be like next year and whether he can sign a big contract. Only what he gets is real.

Let’s talk about the next contract next year.

Text/Guangzhou Daily·New Flower City Reporter: Huang Wei

Guangzhou Daily·New Flower City Editor: Zhou Wanqi