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Kyrie says he doesn't 'talk to pawns' after NBA media access fine

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Kyrie Irving appears unapologetic about the $25,000 fine he received from the NBA for failing to speak to the media this week.

"I pray we use the 'fine money' for the marginalized communities in need, especially seeing where our world is presently," Irving wrote on Instagram.

"I do not talk to pawns. My attention is worth more," he added.

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Irving and the Brooklyn Nets were fined $25,000 each on Thursday for violating the NBA's media access rules.

Under the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, half of the fine money the league collects is remitted to the NBPA Foundation or a qualified charitable organization.

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