The Dallas Mavericks’ playoff aspirations suffered a crushing blow after Kyrie Irving tore his ACL during a game against the Sacramento Kings. The injury came just weeks after the Mavericks acquired Anthony Davis, who also went down with an injury in his debut. With both stars sidelined and several other key players on the injury list, Dallas’ postseason chances look bleak.
Irving displayed his signature resilience before exiting the game against Sacramento, sinking his free throws despite his severe injury. After nearly one week of his injury, Irving took to social media to share a video of his free throws, accompanied by a heartfelt message.
“Thank you, GOD. I understand that my calling on earth is bigger than basketball, and it’s not just about me. This moment was for all of my brothers and sisters who also put GOD first. I know how powerfully unified we are through our unwavering faith. I am that I am, Hélà,” Irving wrote on X.
Thank you GOD.
— Kyrie🤞🏾 (@KyrieIrving) March 8, 2025
I understand that my calling on earth is bigger than basketball and it’s not just about me. This moment was for all of my brothers and sisters who also put GOD first.
I know how powerfully unified we are through our unwavering faith.
I am that I am
Hélà 🤞🏾♾🪶 https://t.co/mDJHMBLNoz
Before his injury, Irving was having another stellar season. The Mavs guard averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 50 games.
Medical Expert Weighs In on Kyrie Irving’s ACL Injury
At 32 years old, Kyrie Irving still has time to recover and return to his elite form. According to Dr. Ochiai, a sports medicine specialist who spoke with Sporting News, Irving’s age and the advancements in ACL reconstruction give him a strong chance of making a full comeback.
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“Thirty-two is not that old. There are different types of ACL reconstructions. They’ve all been shown to have high efficacy. The rehab is a drag, and it’s a hard rehab to go through. But a lot of times, the knee is nearly as good as it was before it was injured,” Ochiai said.
The loss of Irving, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding Davis, leaves the Mavericks in a dire situation. Their two biggest stars, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively II, also deal with long-term injuries. There’s a real possibility that none of them will return this season.
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