The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a season seeing their NBA title dream dashed in the NBA finals to the Boston Celtics. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s stellar on-court chemistry, the NBA final appearance was their first appearance since 2011.
The team aims for a strong comeback after last season’s setback. As they prepare to start their journey for NBA success in the 2024-25 season, the Mavericks will open with a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center on Friday.
However, concerns have been raised about the availability of their star player, Luka Doncic, who missed all the preseason games due to a calf injury suffered early in training camp. Kyrie Irving’s recent absences from a few preseason games have also caused some uncertainty about his participation.
Despite these concerns, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reassured fans. Kidd told reporters that he expects everyone except Dante Exum to be available for the season opener. Moreover, Doncic recently addressed the media about his participation in the season opener.
“I mean, probably. I didn’t play a game since the national team; it’s kind of tough. Games are always different than practicing, so we’ll see on Thursday,” Doncic said after practice.
Kyrie Irving Praises Klay Thompson
This offseason has been a special one for the Mavericks, as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving welcomed Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors to form a promising trio. After Sunday’s practice, Irving spoke about his new teammate, offering high praise for Thompson’s character.
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“What kind of guy is Klay? When you get to know him, he’s a regular human being. He just stays to himself, loves his family, loves what he does for a living, loves helping out people, loves traveling. He’s just an overall good person,” Irving said.
The trio has yet to appear on the court together. Thompson’s addition is expected to elevate the Mavs’ championship hopes, and fans are eagerly anticipating how the three stars will perform together.
