Mavericks superstar Kiri Irving speaks to Dallas, who deals with Luca Doncic, acquired Anthony Davis – Sporting News

When Kiri Irving came to Dallas, he was said to be “ecstatic” to play with Luca Doncic. He joined Mavericks after they abandoned Dorian Fini-Smith, Spencer Dinuidi and Chernovi for Irving and Mariff Morris.

Doncic and Irving’s duo managed to reach the NBA finals in the 2024 season, where they lost to Boston Celtics. At the beginning of this season, it seemed that the duo would try to take it back and strive for another finale. But the Mavericks organization had other plans. Dallas trades his 25-year-old star and acquired the All-Star veteran in Anthony Davis.

Trade came as a shock to everyone and their former teammates takes some time to get used to it. Irving spoke about trade and called it a “grieving process” for MAVS and said he was missing his Hermano.

The 32-year-old also admits that this league is a business.

“This is the nature of our business and it’s a ruthless business. So you have to be ready to pick up the pieces and run to the championship.”

Mavericks will need to adapt to changes, especially when looking forward to the playoffs. Dallas is No. 11 in the Western Conference, which puts them in a tournament territory.

“We still have to admit that our small Slovenian president is no longer here and we need to adapt, Erving concluded.

Erving won the championship back in 2016. He and Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 4-3. Davis won the 2020 Championship when he and Lakers beat Miami Heath in Series 4-2. Clai Thompson is a four -time champion because of his time with Warriors.

With this trio champions, Mavericks can be on something and the franchise can add another championship to its heritage.

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