Steven Adams has a message to Kiwi basketball fans continually questioning when he'll play for the national team.
"If you're a Tall Blacks fan, then support the Tall Blacks.
"Don't make it about me."
The Oklahoma City Thunder star was scrutinised in recent months for again making himself unavailable for selection for the New Zealand representative side.
While he's repeatedly said he will front for the side "when the time is right", he addressed the situation again on Thursday.