Kyrie Irving admits he’s still “grieving” after Luka Doncic’s trade to Lakers
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving opened up about the Luka Doncic trade and revealed 'grieving' after the unexpected news.
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Kyrie Irving is 'grieving' after Luka Doncic's trade
Luka Doncic‘s trade from the Mavericks shook the NBA world especially his partner in crime Kyrie Irving. Considering the entire internet was in disbelief, it is not shocking that those close to the Slovenian are having a tough time. Irving finally broke his silence after many NBA players revealed being taken aback. After the loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Mavs guard shared his emotional reaction to the surprising news.
Many members of the Mavericks organization were kept in the dark about the trade. Luka Doncic himself admitted to getting the call last minute. Naturally, Kyrie Irving also found out the same unexpected way. The star revealed he was getting ready for bed when he received the heartbreaking news. KAI has not fully processed Doncic’s departure from the team yet.
Still in the grieving process right now. Miss my Hermano. We had a lot of time together… We built some bonds that went beyond the basketball court.
Kyrie Irving said
Despite being heavy-hearted, Irving understood the business side of the league. The 32-year-old was devastated but kept things professional for the new additions to the roster. The star wants to welcome the new teammates warmly for the successful future of Dallas. Irving does not want to downplay the adjustment period after the transition.
Kyrie Irving shares his reaction to the Luka Dončić trade. pic.twitter.com/vRW5AtOp6o
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) February 5, 2025
Doncic and Irving quickly bonded on and off the court. The duo was considered among the greatest backcourts in just one season. In their one year together the pair reached the finals together. Keeping basketball chemistry aside, Uncle Drew also admired Doncic as a person and even spoke highly of him as a new father. The shift would certainly be difficult after the deep-rooted friendship.
Kyrie Irving might reunite with Kevin Durant in Dallas
Besides Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving also had stellar on-court chemistry with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. After the stunning trade of their main player, Athletic’s Sam Amick reported that Nico Harrison and the team are looking to add another superstar next to Irving and Anthony Davis. The front office ‘dreams of’ adding Durant to the lineup to create the Big 3.
As the Mavs guard spoke about the new additions for the first time on Tuesday, the star also revealed an unknown idea of the partnership of the three. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Irving, Durant, and Davis spoke about teaming up in Boston with a young Jayson Tatum back in 2018. But at the time a deal was never in the works. But it seems that the chances are back on the table again.
Kyrie Irving said he, Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant talked about playing together in Boston back in 2018, with the hope to do so eventually alongside Jayson Tatum.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) February 5, 2025
“It was a dream for Kyrie, AD, KD to be on one team and still keep JT and let him grow and then see how it goes.” pic.twitter.com/TSAYnNjPQY
Bearing in mind, Irving’s revelation and the recent rumors fans were divided. The idea of the reunion of Irving and KD was tempting but both stars and Davis are in their thirties. The adjustment would take some significant time. But the trio would certainly dominate the floor considering the perfect blend of offense and defense. But Durant’s addition to the Mavericks does seem like a stretch at this point.
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