Kyrie Irving seems to be towards proper with smirk

Because the Nets get issues rolling at coaching camp, the group has eyes on successful a championship behind the famous person duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, who will lastly be capable of take the court docket collectively since signing in Brooklyn in the summertime of 2019.

And whereas Durant spoke to reporters on Tuesday, discussing the whole lot from his rehab to the group’s targets for the season, Irving had but to talk to reporters throughout camp.

On Friday, Irving broke his silence. However now in the way in which you would possibly anticipate.

The All-Star guard launched a press release by way of a spokesman, saying that his intent is to “let my work on and off the court docket converse for itself.”

“COVID-19 has impacted us all in some ways, so I pray for the protection and well being of our communities domestically and overseas,” Irving’s assertion reads. “I’m actually excited for the season to begin and I’m additionally praying that everybody stays secure and wholesome all through this journey.

“As a substitute of chatting with the media right now, I’m issuing this assertion to make sure that my message is conveyed correctly.

“I’m dedicated to indicate as much as work on a regular basis, able to have enjoyable, compete, carry out, and win championships alongside my teammates and colleagues within the Nets group. My purpose this season is to let me work on and off the court docket converse for itself.”

The assertion concludes: “Life hit in a different way this yr and it requires us, it requires me, to maneuver in a different way. So, that is the start of that change.”

It’s unclear if this type of assertion is a one-time occasion or if Irving will proceed to concern statements all through the season with out chatting with reporters.

The six-time All-Star performed in 20 video games with the Nets throughout his first season with Brooklyn in 2019-20, as he handled shoulder points that finally ended his season. Nonetheless, he averaged a career-best 27.four factors to associate with 6.four assists, and 5.2 assists.