A recent story surfaced recent concerns about Kyrie Irving's mood swings, one the Brooklyn Nets experienced during their trip to China. Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson refuted any sense of concern by team officials, noting those are totally false, according to SNY's Ian Begley.

Players like backup Spencer Dinwiddie were asked about Irving's potential mood swings, but the 6-foot-6 guard noted Irving has been great as a teammate and anyone who has issues with him should address Irving directly.

Kevin Durant, who came along as a packaged deal with Irving and DeAndre Jordan, described Irving as an artist and said he would stay out of any conflict with Irving, rather letting him have his space to process.

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Irving has had a history of mood swings from his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and most recently with the Boston Celtics. The 2018-19 season was plagued with up and downs, which also reflected in Irving's responses to the media and the rapport he had with his teammates, at times going days without saying much.

Irving also dealt with the loss of his grandfather, which he admitted affected him through the course of last season, perhaps to the detriment of the Celtics' campaign.

So long as the Nets are able to handle Irving's mood swings and steer the ship in the right direction, it doesn't really make a difference whether they are concerned or not, so long as it doesn't manifest in a lack of leadership.