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Kyrie Irving packed lightly for his journey from No. 1 overall draft pick to NBA Rookie of the Year.
In a league where it's not uncommon for players to take four bags on a two-game road trip, the Cavaliers point guard often arrived at the airport like a frugal traveler trying to avoid luggage fees.
"With Kyrie, it was nothing but the bare essentials," a team official said.
Such was the first season for a highly-productive, low-maintenance star. He came with no excessive baggage or requests or friends requiring special attention. Irving was a minimalist everywhere except on the score...
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