Kyrie Irving says he's opting in to $36.5 million option with Brooklyn Nets

"Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow," Irving told The Athletic

Irving had created a list of teams he would have liked the Nets to consider

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"I've made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall. A11even."

the Los Angeles Lakers were the only team known to be interested, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Without the ability to find a sign-and-trade deal, Irving plans to exercise his player option

He has until 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday to file the paperwork to opt in.

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