“He was always a Laker” – Mavs fans BLAME Kyrie Irving’s ‘unnecessary’ trade as the reason for the team’s awful run
Mavericks' acquisition of Kyrie Irving backfires, leaving team in a tough spot for the future.
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Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)
The Dallas Mavericks had high hopes after making an impressive run to the Western Conference Finals last season. However, their momentum seemed to stall after losing Jalen Brunson during the offseason. The addition of Christian Wood was expected to help, but it was the trade deadline move for Kyrie Irving that was supposed to provide the missing piece to the puzzle alongside Luka Doncic.
Unfortunately, things have not gone as planned for the Mavericks since acquiring Kyrie. With a record of 6-12, they are one of the worst teams in the league, and their defense ranks fifth-worst. Even with two talented offensive players in Kyrie and Luka, the team has fallen far short of expectations, especially when the two stars are on the court together, where they have a dismal 3-7 record.
The acquisition of Kyrie was a high-risk, high-reward move for the Mavericks, who were going all-in for something that was far from guaranteed. They needed it to work, but with less than half a season to figure out if it would, there was little room for error. The Mavericks were hoping to build on their success from last year, but with less than two weeks before the end of the regular season, they find themselves outside the playoff picture in the West.
The Mavericks now have a big decision to make regarding Kyrie’s future, but with little to show for the acquisition, there are no easy answers. The move for Kyrie could be remembered as a colossal mistake, and it remains to be seen what the Mavericks will decide to do during the offseason.
Fan Reactions and Blame Game
The Mavericks’ disappointing run has left fans frustrated, and many are placing the blame squarely on Kyrie Irving’s “unnecessary” trade. Mavericks fans have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the team’s performance, and many have criticized the decision to acquire Kyrie in the first place.
Some fans feel that the Mavericks already had a strong enough team without Kyrie and that the trade was unnecessary. Others feel that Kyrie is not a good fit for the team and that his presence has disrupted the team’s chemistry.
One fan wrote on Twitter, “to be fair, kyrie’s been a laker since the day he was traded to the mavs”
Many fans are frustrated with the team’s performance and feel that the Mavericks’ future is uncertain. With the playoffs just around the corner, there is a sense of unease among fans as they watch their team struggle to make the postseason.
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Vivek Yadav
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