NBA fans are coming up with hilarious reactions to Kyrie Irving shading ESPN and openly showing his reluctance for an interview with the network. A viral clip shows Irving being told by a fan that ESPN would soon have an interview with him, to which the hooper admits that he does not really care much for them.
Fans are humorously theorizing why Irving would have actually said this, with some coming up with pretty hilarious speculations. Irving did eventually go on to do the interview, nevertheless, but gave out pretty nonchalant responses.
“Kyrie Irving was told he was doing an interview with ESPN. He just laughed and said he wanted nothing to do with them (crying emoji)” SMHIghlights1 tweeted, sharing a video clip of the exchange.
Kyrie Irving was told he was doing an interview with ESPN.
He just laughed and said he wanted nothing to do with them 😭 pic.twitter.com/e5ryYbGdqz
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) February 15, 2026
“ESPN’s gonna walk with you and ask you the questions.” one fan told Kyrie Irving.
“I don’t really care for ESPN. It’s fine. We can do it. It’s fine.” Kyrie Irving answered.
“(rolling on the floor laughing emoji, 100 emoji) he ain’t forget how them jews/crackas did em. F**K em. (fist emoji)” one fan said.
“They dragged his name through the mud…why would he give them anything?” another fan questioned.
“Totally get where he’s coming from. After how they’ve reported on him, it’s no surprise he wants nothing to do with them. It’s refreshing to see athletes take control of their narratives!” one more fan explained.
NBA Fans Continue To Take Kyrie Irving’s Side After ESPN Defamed Him
NBA fans absolutely understand Kyrie Irving’s opinions on ESPN, especially after the network stirred the pot after the baller’s film was labeled anti-semitic. The network’s coverage of the situation brought Irving plenty of hate and it looks like the hooper has not forgotten it.
“Bro just posted a documentary picture and they treated him like a criminal especially shaq & Stephen A,” one fan said.
“I don’t blame him after what they tried to do, tearing down his character and dragging his name through the media.” another fan said.
“@stephenasmith this was meant directly for you…you are ESPN…you are the representative of ESPN. You are the face of ESPN. You run the dog and pony show.” one more fan called out SAS>
It seems like fans are definitely taking Kyrie Irving’s side on this one and feel that the player is in the right. Some are even pointing out Stephen A. Smith for this, especially since the veteran was at the head of all the negative shots against Irving after his film was released.
