Irving made his ninth NBA All-Star Game this season and was likely on his way to an All-NBA selection before he went down with his ACL injury. He was keeping the Mavericks afloat after the Luka Doncic trade and Anthony Davis injury, but now that responsibility is on Davis.

Kyrie Irving, who was on pace to be an All-NBA selection, averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists this season.

Kyrie Irving took on the mantle of Batman following the trade of Luka Doncic, but the bane of the 2024-25 season for the Dallas Mavericks – injuries – ultimately sidelined him as well. During a critical game against the Sacramento Kings on March 3 rd,