Here's The 5 Photos Nets' Kyrie Irving Tweeted

Irving is a seven-time All-Star and one of the best players in the NBA over the last eight years. 

However, he has not played in a single game this season due to New York City's vaccine mandate. 

While he is not eligible to play at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, he could technically be a part-time player for the Nets. Yet, before the season began they announced that the star guard would not be with the team until he could be a full-time participant. 

The Nets have still done well in his absence. 

Through the first 18 games of the season they have a 13-5 record, which is the best in the entire Eastern Conference. 

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