There is much chatter surrounding Luka Doncic’s first game against the Dallas Mavericks since he was stunningly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package revolving around Anthony Davis. Before experiencing that surreal experience on the court,

Kyrie Irving quoted Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as he prepares to begin his recovery process from a torn ACL.

Kyrie Irving paid homage to his late friend, Kobe Bryant, when he visited the statues of him and his daughter, Gianna on Feb. 25.

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving discussed the emotions of visiting the Gianna and Kobe Bryant statue before playing the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lots of players looked up to Kobe Bryant, but Kyrie Irving idolized him and developed a close relationship with the late NBA legend. With the Dallas Mavericks in town to play the Los Angeles Lakers in a game where everyone was talking about Luka Doncic,

It was the first time he visited the Kobe and Gigi Bryant statues outside Crypto Arena. Irving made the visit during pregame. "It meant everything to me. I needed that before game," Irving said. "I don't know if anybody has dealt with that avoiding feeling,

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving channels his inner Kobe Bryant on social media following the news of his season ending ACL injury.

When it rains, it pours for the Dallas Mavericks. What was starting to look like a disastrous season only got worse when Kyrie Irving sustained a season-ending ACL injury.

Kyrie Irving reflects on his emotional visit to the Kobe and Gianna Bryant statue, highlighting his connection to their legacy and the impact on his basketball journey.