Could Brooklyn Nets 7-time All-Star Kyrie Irving sign with the Charlotte Hornets in free agency?

Apr 12, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) yells up court to teammates during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) yells up court to teammates during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) and forward Kevin Durant (7) drop back on defense during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) and forward Kevin Durant (7) drop back on defense during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

It will be very interesting to see if Kyrie will pick up his player option or not. While he has not been a reliable player in Brooklyn, he is deadly when he is on the court. Despite playing in 103 games across three season with the Nets, Kyrie has been an absolute stud when in uniform.

There is no doubt that he and LaMelo Ball could co-exist amazingly. Kyrie could play as a primary shooting guard, which he played alongside James Harden. LaMelo would keep the ball in his hands and run the offense with an elite shot-maker by his side.

When it comes to Kyrie’s fit in Charlotte, it looks perfect, but…

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