Prior to the Brooklyn Nets’ home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving addressed the Barclays Center crowd before the marathon of a season got underway.  But he had more than an encouraging message for the Nets faithful: Irving wants President Biden to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner back to the states. 

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