The Brooklyn Nets made headlines when they paired up Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in 2019 NBA free agency.
Unfortunately, injuries have prevented the Nets from debuting their new All-Star duo together in the 2019-20 NBA season. Unlike Durant, Irving was able to suit up for 20 games until being sidelined with a season-ending shoulder injury.
Their underwhelming stint during that time has resulted in plenty of concern regarding when Brooklyn will be able to kickstart the resurgence. However, one of Irving’s former teammates feels the team is in good hands moving forward.
Richard Jefferson credited Irving for sharing a similar approach to the game as Kobe Bryant, via ESPN:
“Kyrie’s an assassin.