NBA Playoffs Nets-Bucks: Kyrie Irving And James Harden Out, So Twitter Jokes That Steve Nash Should Play

Kyrie Irving and James Harden are both out for Game 5 on Tuesday in Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn Nets will be without James Harden and Kyrie Irving for Game 5 (see Tweet below from Marc Stein of The New York Times).

The Nets say James Harden (right hamstring tightness) and Kyrie Irving (right ankle sprain) are officially out for Tuesday’s Game 5 at home against Milwaukee.

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 14, 2021

After the Nets continue to endure injury troubles, Twitter has been joking that two-time MVP and current head coach Steve Nash should suit up.

Here are some Tweets below from the last few days.

Steve Nash can still play

— wrands (@rbm531) June 14, 2021

Steve Nash gotta play in order for Nets to stand a chance

— Gimarzio (@Mazzy_EN) June 14, 2021

Ah if only they had another generational talent on the roster https://t.co/qcfrbC5rOS

— zach (@_zachblatter) June 14, 2021

I've seen 15 people say this and I know it's a joke lol but I just feel the need to point out player-coaches are illegal in the CBA. Carry on... https://t.co/FF8aEWALJ9

— Stephen Dolan (@SteveThunderfan) June 14, 2021

🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/9A1gUHhWt4

— Ryven (@ryvenyesaya) June 14, 2021

Steve Nash is about to suit up and go play PG for the Nets

— Cheney Hanken (@thechanken) June 13, 2021

Can Steve Nash legaly play point guard? I think Nets still favored if yes

— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) June 13, 2021

Kyrie’s out. Harden’s out.

Just do it @SteveNash. pic.twitter.com/EyTXHEJFZ8

— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 14, 2021

The Brooklyn Nets are 3.5-point underdogs at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday for Game 5, according to FanDuel.

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