The 2021-22 NBA season has been a frustrating one for Kyrie Irvin g so far. The experienced all-star guard should be helping push his Brooklyn Nets team into the playoffs and beyond but instead, he finds himself on the fringes of the roster due to his decision to not get vaccinated running afoul of current COVID-19 guidelines in New York state.

In breaking news, Irving has now returned to the Nets squad but he will only be available on a part time basis. With Brooklyn widely tipped to win their first ever NBA Championship at the end of the current campaign, could the player’s frequent absences affect Brooklyn’s chances of lifting the pennant?

Kyrie half the time is better than never

The new arrangement means that Kyrie Irving will be available to play on the road while restrictions in his native New York State will prevent him from adding to the Nets’ home court advantage.

Initially, the Nets decided that they could not accommodate Irving unless he returned to the roster on a full time basis. They have since relented and agreed to feature the point guard as a part time player.

It makes sense for the Brooklyn based team to be flexible. We’re talking about a 7-time NBA All Star who made the cut once again last season. Irving’s highlight came in the May loss to the Dallas Mavericks when he landed no fewer than 45 points. By the end of the campaign, he had become only the fourth player to average over 25 points while becoming a member of the 50-40-90 club.

The other names on that particular list are Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Larry Bird so Irving is in some seriously good company. Taking all of that into account, it’s no surprise that the Brooklyn Nets will take whatever Kyrie Irving will give them right now.

Nets championship chances

One of their key players may be missing but the Nets’ chances of winning their first NBA Championship are unaffected. That’s the view of the sportsbooks who have the Brooklyn franchise listed as clear favorites to win the pennant at the end of the postseason.

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The need to be at full strength

One man doesn’t make a team but the Brooklyn Nets may well have been struggling had Kyrie Irving been struck off their roster for the remainder of the campaign. There seem to be few issues in the side as the Nets sit at the top of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference after 36 games.

Their record of 24-12 at that stage is enough to see off the chasing pack but it’s marginally worse than the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat who head up the Central and Southeast Divisions respectively.

A playoff place looks assured but, as we saw last season, that will count for nothing if the Brooklyn team cannot progress through the playoffs.

Hopefully there won’t be too many precedents as the NBA season moves forward. For now, it’s clear that all sports may need to be flexible in the months that lie ahead and, while the scenario with Kyrie Irving isn’t ideal, it’s making the best of the situation.

As for the Brooklyn Nets. they simply have to be at full strength as the regular season reaches a crucial stage.