In the latest news making rounds in the media, Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving have both been handed a fine of $25,000 by the NBA for failing to comply with the media rules set by the league.
The NBA released an official statement, last Thursday, saying: “The fines result from Irving’s refusal on several occasions this week to participate in the team media availability.”
The league asked that a healthy player should be made available to reporters before or after the games and practices. The NBA also made rules for a day to be set aside at the beginning of training camp for all players on the roster, including the coach and general manager, with the aim of having a conference with the reporters and casino australia took their stance in this matter.
This year has been hectic for the NBA as they had to make several changes to their protocols, limiting the number of players permitted to enter the facility as the teams continue to adapt to the new changes making several players available every day.
Ever since the beginning of training camp back on the 1st of December, Irving has rejected several requests to talk to the press or reporters, including the big names.
Feb 20, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks with the media about the injury status of Kyrie Irving (not pictured) before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
In regards to the fine sanctioned by the NBA, the 28-year-old point guard reacted on his Instagram page on Friday. He wrote: “I pray we utilize the ‘fine money’ for the marginalized communities in need, especially seeing where our world is present. [I am] here for Peace, Love, and Greatness. So stop distracting me and my team, and appreciate the Art. We move differently over here.
“I do not talk to Pawns. My attention is worth more.”
Irving’s post, however, drew the attention of his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kevin Love, who thinks he was being disrespectful.
Love said: “I think that calling anybody a pawn is a sure sign of disrespect, and I understand where Kyrie is coming from in trying to better a number of people’s lives, but I’m just not a divisive person.
“So that’s where I stand on that, and I love Kyrie. I know he’s changed, but again, I’m just not a divisive person. I believe that everybody has a part to play as long as the intent’s there and it comes from a good place.”
The first week of December, Irving dropped a statement instead of going for a news conference.
In his statement, Irving said: “Instead of speaking to the media today, I am issuing this statement to ensure that my message is properly conveyed.
“I am committed to showing up to work every day, ready to have fun, compete, perform, and win championships alongside my teammates and colleagues in the Nets organization.”
This statement released by Irving does not comply with the NBA’s media rules, and usplayercheck wants the guard to be in his best regardless of the situation.
The 28-year-old point guard signed for the Nets back in 2019 after agreeing to a four-year $141 million deal. This fine sanctioned by the league only equals less than a percentage of his annual salary.
