NEW YORK -- In lieu of speaking to reporters as a part of media week, Nets guard Kyrie Irving elected to send out a written statement on Friday afternoon.
"Instead of speaking to the media today, I am issuing this statement to ensure that my message is properly conveyed," the statement said, in part. "I am committed to show up to work every day, ready to have fun, compete, perform, and win championships alongside my teammates and colleagues in the Nets organization."
Usually, teams select one day ahead of the beginning of training camp and make the majority of their roster available to reporters.