NEW YORK – Several weeks after using Instagram stories and written reports as his primary means of communication, Kayrie Irving spoke to reporters after training in the Brooklyn Nets on Monday morning, reflecting on why he was on the court with Kevin Durant for violating the league’s media rules.
When asked about not speaking to reporters earlier, Irving said, “The focus is on what’s going on here.” “I wanted to make sure it was clear, no distractions, nothing about removing anything, nothing about going back and forth.”
Irving did not speak to reporters throughout the training camp, but instead issued a statement, despite the league’s demand that healthy players be made available to the press before and after practices and games. As a result, both Irving and Nets were fined $ 25,000 last week. Irving responded to the fine on Instagram by saying, “I pray for somewhat marginalized communities to use ‘good money’, especially to see where our world is right now … I’m not talking to Pons.
Irving said Monday that the comment was not made to any particular person or group of journalists.
“This is how I felt about the misconduct of some artists when it comes to a particular site when making decisions in our lives to gain full control and ownership … we want to perform in a safe and secure place,” he said.
Although Irving did not attend any press conference through training camp, his teammates and coaches repeatedly said he was completely healthy. Irving underwent seasonal shoulder surgery in February and did not join the Nets at the NBA relaunch in Orlando, Florida.
After the surgery, Irving said he “needs to rebuild himself.” On Sunday, he had no physical limitations and scored 18 points and four assists to win against Brooklyn early season winners.
This was the first Nets game in which Irving was able to play with a torrent.
“It’s a different show, it’s a different stage, it’s a new beginning as we build,” Irving said. “We’re moving forward with the pieces we have here, which include 7-11, so get to know us.”
The training camp, Irving said, provided an opportunity to get to know his new team and the coaching staff, including new coach Steve Nash. During a podcast hosted by Torrent in October, Irving said he “didn’t really see” [the Nets] Like being a head coach. “
He edited the statement on Monday.
“Steve was amazing,” Irving said. “He commands to be respectful. I think I should withdraw my comments regarding the head coach a few months ago. But like this, man, we have such great synergy. Everyone feels just like us’ for coaching each other better, so I’m grateful.”