Kyrie Irving is finally coming back. Or so it appears. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Irving is likely to return when the Brooklyn Nets take on the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
Kyrie Irving is likely to make his return to the Nets lineup on Sunday against Atlanta, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 11, 2020
Irving has been sidelined since mid-November with a shoulder injury. At first, his shoulder issue wasn't thought to be a major deal, but what was initially considered a minor injury turned into a problem that has kept Irving out for two months.
There was even some speculation that Irving might opt for surgery and not return at all this season, but apparently, Irving will be coming back.
In the 11 games Irving has played this season, he has averaged 28.5 points, 7.2 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 33.8 minutes per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the floor, 34.1 percent from three-point range and 93.7 percent from the free-throw line.
While his counting numbers are the best of his career thus far, his efficiency is down from previous years, which is to be expected with his increase in shot attempts (he is attempting 22.9 field goals per game).
The 27-year-old signed a multi-year deal with the Nets this past offseason after spending a couple of tumultuous years with the Boston Celtics, the first of which ended in knee surgery and the second of which featured a clearly distracted Irving who was disconnected from his teammates throughout the season with his free agency looming.
Of course, Kyrie Irving spent the first six seasons of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning a championship in 2016. He has made six All-Star appearances thus far.
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