Kyrie Irving is the latest Dallas Mavericks player to be injured. The Mavericks are running out of room on their injury list, and their championship dreams are fading.
The entire NBA world has united in praying for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Fans have also expressed their grief for Mavericks fans, as one major blow after another rains down on them.
Kyrie Irving’s Torn ACL Leads NBA Fans To Pray for the Mavericks Man
Irving went down in the first quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 3, a contest Dallas lost 98-122. While driving toward the hoop at the American Airlines Center, the 32-year-old’s left knee bent awkwardly as he attempted a layup.
After crashing on the court, he stayed down for several minutes but had a go at free throws before leaving the game. On Tuesday, ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania took to X to announce that Irving’s season is over.
“Breaking: Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, sources tell ESPN,” he tweeted.
Breaking: Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/VEgTU6iF6S
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
LeBron James shared his wishes for his former teammate even before the seriousness of his injury was announced.
“Prayers sent up to Ky,” he tweeted.
Prayers sent up to Ky 🧙🏾🤞🏾!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames)
James was later joined by fans sending their prayers for the 32-year-old as well.
“I feel bad for this man. Lost his hermano and then this,” replied a fan.
“Damn bro he was hoopin too this s*** sad asl,” one fan added.
Damn bro he was hoopin too this shi sad asl 💔
— Lucro 💫 (@PlayoffLucro)
“Unfortunate. Speedy recovery Ky,” responded a fan.
“He has never dealt with an ACL tear in his whole career. He may never be the same. I pray for the opposite,” tweeted a user.
He has never dealt with an ACL tear in his whole career. He may never be the same. I pray for the opposite🙏🏼 https://t.co/WHj0AhywI6
— bruh (@StableCentel)
Jason Kidd Talks About Dallas’ Woes After Irving’s Injury
After a shattering loss, the Mavericks head coach, Jason Kidd, talked about Irving’s injury to the press. “Just unlucky,” he said. “I hope that he’s healthy, that it’s not serious.”
However, Kidd’s wishes didn’t come true, and things have gone from bad to worse for the Mavericks. As Irving becomes the latest one who won’t be able to contribute to the Mavs’ season.
Irving isn’t the only one who went down in the game. He was joined by guard Jaden Hardy in the second half. Earlier, Anthony Davis suffered an adductor injury in his debut with the team and has been sidelined.
“It seems every time we get close to getting somebody back, someone goes down,” Kidd said, via The Associated Press.
“Tonight, both (Jaden) Hardy and Kai [Irving] go down. So, we’re running out of bodies here.”
The Mavericks will play their next game on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 5.
