The Dallas Mavericks recently faced the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Star guard Kyrie Irving showcased a stellar display of skills on the court. However, his efforts were not enough to secure the win, as the star player, Luka Doncic, was sidelined due to an injury. Additionally, during the post-game interview, a reporter asked Irving about his All-Star snub.
On Thursday, the NBA officially announced the reserves for the 2025 All-Star Game, showcasing a lineup of some of the league’s brightest talents. However, several key players were notably snubbed. One of the most discussed snubs was Kyrie Irving. In a recent interview, Irving shared his feelings about not making the All-Star team.
“Not really disappointment. It’s more or less just what it is. It’s just accepting it and moving forward,” Irving said.
Kyrie Irving was asked about his disappointment level after not making the All-Star team:
— Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) February 1, 2025
“Not really disappointment. It’s more or less just what it is. It’s just accepting it and moving forward.” pic.twitter.com/4pb0We6ePa
Irving scored 28 points, had three assists, and grabbed six rebounds in 37 minutes of play against the Pistons. The Pistons defeated the Mavericks with a final score of 117-102.
Jason Kidd Reflects On Kyrie Irving’s 2025 NBA All-Star Snub
Kyrie Irving’s exclusion from the 2025 NBA All-Star roster sparked a significant conversation among basketball fans. In a recent interview, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd expressed his surprise at Irving’s snub. He also noted that several other key players were overlooked for the All-Star selection.
“I was a little shocked he didn’t make it, but there’s a lot of talented people in the West that didn’t make it. Luka (Doncic) and Kai (Irving) are All-Stars, no matter if they get in or not. You keep pushing forward. It’s unfortunate, but Kai’s numbers speak for themselves. There’s nothing he can do but continue to keep playing good basketball,” Kidd said.
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Jason Kidd on Kyrie Irving not being named an All-Star:
— Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) February 1, 2025
“I was a little shocked he didn’t make it, but there’s a lot of talented people in the West that didn’t make it. Luka and Kai are All-Stars, no matter if they get in or not. You keep pushing forward. It’s unfortunate, but…
Irving is currently averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. Following a recent loss, the Mavericks are positioned ninth in the Western Conference standings with a record of 26 wins and 23 losses. Their next game will be against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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