“Afraid Ky will take spotlight” – Luka Doncic ignoring free Kyrie Irving to miss three-pointer has fans fuming at Sloven

Kyrie Irving made his comeback against the Utah Jazz following a 12-game injury layoff.

“Afraid Ky will take spotlight” – Luka Doncic ignoring free Kyrie Irving to miss three-pointer has fans fuming at Sloven

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic (Credits: Marca.com and Yahoo Sports)

In his first game back after missing 12 because of a right heel contusion, Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving scored 14 points, but he could not lead Dallas past Utah in a 127-90 loss to the Jazz on Monday night. Irving returned to action on December 8 after missing his first game due to a heel injury. He played 32 minutes and had 4 assists, 9 rebounds, and converted 6 of 14 field goals.

Luka Doncic, who had a quad injury, was part of the Mavericks team that faced the Utah Jazz. With 33 points and 18 assists, Irving and Doncic raised concerns about their on-court chemistry, particularly in light of their recent injury recoveries. People have noticed that there seems to be a rift in the chemistry between the players as of late.

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In today’s game, Luka received a pass from Kyrie with 8 seconds remaining in the second quarter. Kyrie was standing by himself by his side as he was being guarded. Doncic should have passed at that one moment, but he didn’t. He attempted to shoot it but failed. Everyone was a little irritated by Kyrie’s attitude.

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Many factors could be at play in why Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks has not produced the anticipated success. The team has not fared well despite the initial enthusiasm surrounding the partnership. Both of them are isolation scorers who require little assistance from other players, so their offense has primarily depended on them.

Fans react to Luka Doncic not passing the ball to Kyrie Irving

Due to several obstacles, including the Mavericks’ playoff struggles, Irving’s over-reliance on the duo offensively, off-court problems, chemistry, and both players’ injury woes, the trade was not as successful as expected. Their performance is further complicated by the loss of Jalen Brunson, which changed Irving’s position on the team and left them without a backup ball controller.

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Kyrie Irving (Credits: CODE Sports)

The fact that Luka Doncic failed to pass the ball to Irving during today’s game infuriated the fans. Dallas supporters expressed their displeasure over it and the lack of chemistry they felt between Irving and Doncic. Fans had innumerable responses for Kyrie Irving, and poked fun at Doncic as well. They also held the two accountable for the loss. Scroll below to see more reactions:

Doncic’s outspoken dissatisfaction and the team’s inability to make the playoffs the previous season underscore several factors that have affected their success, including the necessity for a unified playing style and rhythm as well as worries about accessibility and chemistry because of injuries.

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