The culture here is we want to be a championship-level organization, and we want to do that for the next few years of us competing, and when I’m done playing basketball that this culture here will still be consistent.”
That’s what I’m after. That’s a long-term goal.”
As far as being a negative influence in the locker room, Irving aid he’s just going to continue being himself.
There’ve been a lot of things said about what I bring to a locker room, the negative side of it. I’m going to continue to be me.. teaching guys & giving them positive encouragement when needed, pulling guys aside, making sure we have team outings & on the same page.”
If Irving continues to be productive and the Nets start, a lot of the chatter surrounding Irving being a negative influence will likely quiet.
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