During the game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kyrie “Uncle Drew” Irving, was sidelined because of a teammate, Dwight Powell’s fall on him. Additional information suggested that prior to this, the star was dealing with some soreness in his right foot throughout the season.
The Dallas Mavericks fans are overjoyed to hear that their star guard, Kyrie Irving will be making a triumphant return to the court, finally ending the 12-game absence that was caused by a right heel injury.
Kyrie Irving returns after a 12-game absence
Uncle Drew’s return to the court isn’t just an excitement for the fans, but also an incredible boost to the Mavericks team’s morale and marks a turning point in their health struggles.
Undoubtedly, Irving’s comeback on Monday night against the Utah Jazz was a pivotal occasion for the Dallas Mavericks. Having missed 12 games, Irving’s return surely adds offensive ingredient to the team’s lineup.
Recently Mavs Head Coach Jason Kidd emphasized on the importance of Irving’s return in easing the workload on Luka Doncic.
Jason Kidd said, “That helps when you have (Irving) back and you get more bodies back, we would like to get (Doncic’s) minutes down, but if you ask him, he’s fine where he’s at. So we’ll figure it out.”
During his absence however, the Mavs triumphed over 6 games and 6 losses. With Irving in with an average of 23.0 points and 5.2 assists per game for this season, fans are hoping for the Mavs to win more games.
Jason Kidd is extremely optimistic to start the healthy Irving for the year 2024. He said, “Our health has been tested here, hopefully we are trending in the right direction of getting healthy.”
Following this, Coach Kidd also assured the reporters in Salt Lake City that there will be no minutes restriction for the star guard. They are certainly hoping to capitalize on Uncle Drew’s exceptional skills and leadership to drive them forward into the season.
Mavericks fans are buzzing with Kyrie Irving’s return
The Mavericks fans are abuzz with great excitement as Kyrie Irving makes a highly anticipated return to the court, bringing not only his basketball artistry but also with a touch of new style to the game.
In his recent Instagram post, Irving showcased his fresh goat look, humorously nicknaming himself as the “Goatee Irving.”
Multiple tweets from fans highlighted their excitement surrounding Irving’s returning debut, with remarks about the starting lineup and his quick impact on the game.
The collective sentiment echoes ecstatic comments like “We are so back”, emphasizing the fans’ shared enthusiasm for the team’s prospects with Irving back in action after a 12-game absence.
The Mavs’ fans also displayed their affection toward their players with caring comments, showcasing the friendly and caring environment that they have built up throughout the years.
With Uncle Drew back for the New Year, can we expect better chances of winning games for the Mavericks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!
