on friday, a new york city hall official told cnn that kyrie irving would be allowed to practice at the team's facility as it was a private facility, but he would not be eligible to play in the nets' home games at barclay's center. head coach steve nash saying they were in a wait and see mode. well, clearly, they have decided not to wait any longer with the regular season starting so soon. earlier today, brooklyn nets general manager sean marx made clear on their thoughts and decision to bench kyrie irving. here he is. >> kyrie has made it clear that he has a choice in this matter and it's ultimately going to be up to him, what he decides. we respect the fact that he has a choice and he can make his own -- and right to choose as, again, right now, what's best for the organization is the path that we're taking, and i don't want to speak for kyrie and at the right time, i'm sure he will address his feelings and, you know, what the path may be for