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Kyrie Irving “Grateful” To Back Hooping Part-Time With The Nets, Still Mum On Getting Vaccinated

Part-time professional basketball player Kyrie Irving made his triumphant return to the NBA hardwood on Wednesday evening (Jan.5) when his Brooklyn Nets took on the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Fighting off rust Irving showed just how valuable he is to the team helping them beat the Pacers down the stretch.

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