Luka Doncic finally got the secondary superstar that he desperately needed in order to take the Dallas Mavericks to another level. While he was able to drag them all the way to a Western Conference Finals berth last season, it simply wasn’t enough. Enter Kyrie Irving.
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The Brooklyn Nets sent him on his way 48 hours after he demanded a trade away from them and sent him to the Mavericks. While there have been doubts about how Kyrie would fit on the roster given just how ball dominant both him and Luka are, fans have been excited with what they have seen so far from Irving as a solo act.
As the Mavs currently face off against the Sacramento Kings, they post the highest scoring first half of the season with 74 points. This is merely Irving’s second game in a Dallas uniform. His first game saw him lead the Mavs to a win over a healthy Los Angeles Clippers roster while Luka cheered on from the bench.
When is Luka Doncic returning from injury?
Mavericks fans can see the potential in their team with Kyrie Irving on it and have been pondering over what it would look like with Luka Doncic back from injury. He was diagnosed with a right heel contusion and has missed the past 3 games prior to the Kings game.
He was actually listed as questionable for tonight’s game but was pulled due to precautionary reasons. With him being listed as questionable tonight, it’s safe to say that he could be raring to go for the Mavericks’ next game that would be played tomorrow, which is also against the Kings.
When asked about his availability for tomorrow’s game, he said, “Hopefully tomorrow I can play. Yesterday I did some pick-up but it’s way better every day so hopefully tomorrow.”
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (heel contusion) has been ruled OUT for Friday’s game against the Kings.
Playing tonight?: “Probably not yet.”
Playing tomorrow?: “Hopefully, tomorrow I can play. … Yesterday I did some pickup, but it’s way better every day, so hopefully tomorrow.” pic.twitter.com/ojXenHkyCZ
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) February 10, 2023
Luka Doncic on his fit next to Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving being as ball dominant as they, with usage rates in the high 30s, it would be interesting to see just how they function together. Doncic addressed being more off-ball, saying he was excited to try it out.
He would jokingly talk about being more of a screen setter for the former Brooklyn Nets guard, pointing out that smaller guy PnR actions are quite common nowadays.
Luka Doncic recently joked about his body being well-suited for screening. Will he screen for Kyrie Irving?
“Yeah, I think we’re going to do that, too. Me and him in pick-and-roll. Obviously, this basketball era, smalls pick-and-roll, too. It’ll work, for sure.” pic.twitter.com/n5ZENO57ks
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) February 10, 2023
