Kyrie Irving Tapes Message Over Nike Sneakers During Nets Win

 star Kyrie Irving claimed he was 'free' in a message taped over his Nike shoes Wednesday night as he scored 33 points after the brand terminated its partnership with him. 
in the aftermath of an anti-Semitic storm, which began after the former Cavalier posted a link to an Amazon documentary on his social media. 
Nike brought an immediate halt to its partnership with Irving this week following the actions and optics surrounding the NBA star. 
Kyrie Irvingused his Nike sneakers to send a message after the brand ended its partnership
Irving taped over a pair of Nike sneakers during the Brooklyn's narrow victory over Charlotte
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On Wednesday night at the Barclays Center, taped a message of liberty and spirituality across his shoe, in favor of the signature swoosh. 

'I AM FREE Thank you God … I AM,' was emblazoned on one side of the kicks, while the other side had a more simplistic and cheeky message; 'logo here.'
Strangely, Irving changed his shoes at half in the win over Charlotte, but chose not to cover up the Nike logo on a ocean blue pair. 
A month prior to the termination of Irving's relationship with the Oregon-based company, .
Irving began the game with the taped shoes before switching to blue Nike's in the second half
Irving was also suspended by the Nets for initially refusing to apologize for posting a link to the Amazon page of a film based on a book, which has been described as 'venomously anti-Semitic.' 
The one-time NBA champion has played 10 games since his reinstatement vs.

Memphis on November 20. He is averaging 23.3 points across that timespan.
Irving has since apologized for sharing a link to the Amazon documentary, 2018 film 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America,' which has 



Brooklyn has gone 7-3 following Irving's return and currently sit third in the Eastern Conference at 14-12.


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