Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, a person with knowledge of his decision said Monday. Shams Sharania, Athletic, also broke similar news earlier that Gary Parrish discussed live on 92.9 FM ESPN when the news broke. Listen to that segment here:
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the Nets had not confirmed the decision publicly.
The Athletic first reported Irving's decision. “Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow. I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall," the outlet quoted Irving as saying.
On Twitter, Irving posted a separate statement: “I know who I am," was the message there.
For now, that still means a member of the Nets.
