An inside look at what brought Kyrie Irving back to the Nets

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The bombshell news of Kyrie Irving’s pending return to the court — at least courts outside New York City — marks them as a clear favorite to win the NBA title.

“After discussions with our coaches, players and staff, the organization has decided to have Kyrie Irving re-join the team for games and practices in which he is eligible to participate,” general manager Sean Marks said in a statement.

“We arrived at this decision with the full support of our players and after careful consideration of our current circumstances, including players missing games due to injuries and health and safety protocols. We believe that the addition of Kyrie will not only make us a better team but allow us to more optimally balance the physical demand on the entire roster. We look forward to Kyrie’s return to the lineup, as well as getting our entire roster back together on the court.”