2021 NBA Media Day: Ben Simmons' absence, Kyrie Irving's vaccine controversy among top 10 storylines

Also, the surprise offseason foot surgery for Zion Williamson was a hot topic on Monday

Ahead of the upcoming 2021-22 season, teams across the NBA held Media Day on Monday, and as expected, there was no shortage of intrigue. It may have been difficult to keep up with all of the news, quotes and information that trickled out over the course of the day, but fear not -- we've got you covered. Here's a look at the 10 biggest storylines from Media Day. 

Vaccination status of players was a hot topic around the league's landscape on Media Day. Some players took the "no comment" approach, while others -- like Wizards star Bradley Beal -- were more open. Beal, who had to forgo his spot on the Olympic men's basketball team over the summer due to contracting COVID-19, revealed that he remains unvaccinated for "personal reasons."