Kyrie Irving injury: Dallas Mavericks star ruled out rest of season with ACL injury
Dallas Mavericks’ nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee.
Irving was injured in Monday’s 122-98 defeat against the Texas Sacramento Kings.
The 32-year-old guard has been a regular fixture in Dallas this season, with 50 of the 62 fixtures to help them rank 10th in the Western Conference.
“Kay, you are resilient. Excellence, leadership and dedication are your identity. We know you will be stronger than ever.”
After picking up the injury, Irving jumped up and was helped back on the court, converting two free throws before exiting the game.
This is the third time San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has attracted much attention in three weeks Deep vein thrombosis in the right shoulder It’s likely that he’ll miss the rest of the season, with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid also on the campaign trail Knee injury.
Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season.
Backup guard Jaden Hardy also suffered a right ankle injury in the third quarter of Monday.
Irving’s injury further hits Dallas’ hopes of making the playoffs, with Anthony Davis only joining the deals for La Lakers, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin on February 8.
