Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving set to sign record-breaking contracts with Dallas Mavericks

While financial success is significant, the ultimate goal for Doncic and Irving remains winning championships.

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving set to sign record-breaking contracts with Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are set to sign record-breaking contract extensions with the Dallas Mavericks, totaling approximately $586 million. Doncic’s five-year extension, worth around $346 million, would be the most expensive in NBA history and Irving’s four-year deal, worth about $240 million, would keep him in Dallas through the 2028-29 season and significantly boost his career earnings.

Both players had impressive seasons, with Luka Doncic averaging 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists, and Kyrie Irving averaging 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. Their potential contracts highlight the financial heights NBA players can reach, with Irving’s deal bringing his career earnings to around $553 million and Doncic’s deal bringing his career earnings to around $544 million.

The Mavericks’ commitment to building a championship-contending team around their star backcourt duo is evident in these potential contracts. The financial muscle displayed by these deals is indicative of the NBA’s escalating salary cap, driven by substantial revenue from lucrative broadcasting agreements.

FS Video

While financial success is significant, the ultimate goal for Doncic and Irving remains winning championships. As they secure their places as some of the highest-paid players in history, their focus will undoubtedly be on translating their on-court synergy into titles for the Mavericks.

Doncic and Irving already looking ahead to next season despite losing out on NBA championship

The Dallas Mavericks’ improbable journey to the NBA Finals concluded with a 106-88 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5, but the team’s resilience and determination have instilled hope for a promising future. Despite facing numerous challenges and injuries throughout the season, the Mavericks defied expectations and secured a 50-win campaign, led by the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Doncic and Irving have expressed their commitment to building on this season’s success, with Doncic emphasizing the importance of staying together as a team and believing in their collective potential for a championship run. 

I feel great. We did some great moves. I would say we've been together for five months. I'm proud of every guy that stepped on the floor, all the coaches, all the people behind. Obviously, we didn't win [the] Finals, but we did have a hell of a season, and I'm proud of every one of them.
Luka Doncic said to the media

Irving echoed this sentiment, acknowledging the team’s growth and the opportunity to establish themselves as a consistent force in the league.

We answered a lot of questions this year on what we were capable of doing and now it's just about being consistent. I think probably in the last week, I said that I wanted to be remembered as one of the best teams of this era and our last few champions have been a new one each and every year.
Kyrie Irving added

Coach Jason Kidd also praised Doncic’s leadership and talent, setting the standard for the Mavericks to consistently contend for championships. Despite falling short in the NBA Finals, the team’s unwavering spirit and dedication have fostered a sense of optimism, hinting at a bright future for the Dallas Mavericks.

In case you missed it: