{"id":25322,"date":"2025-03-04T05:57:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T04:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=25322"},"modified":"2025-03-04T05:57:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T04:57:44","slug":"true-competitor-nba-fans-salute-kyrie-irving-as-mavs-star-battles-through-pain-to-drain-foul-shots-in-mavericks-vs-kings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/true-competitor-nba-fans-salute-kyrie-irving-as-mavs-star-battles-through-pain-to-drain-foul-shots-in-mavericks-vs-kings\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;True competitor&#8221; &#8211; NBA fans salute Kyrie Irving as Mavs star battles through pain to drain foul shots in Mavericks vs Kings\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was limped to the locker room while driving to the basket on Monday in Dallas&rsquo; 98-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings. The 32-year-old landed awkwardly on his left knee in the first quarter and signaled for medical treatment. <\/p><p>Kyrie Irving was hardly putting any weight on his left leg, but still, he attempted two free throws before leaving the court. Tears were streaming down his face while draining foul shots. He also got a standing ovation from fans and converted both foul shots to stretch the Mavericks to 23-18. However, the Kings pulled back in the third quarter and outscored the Mavs 34-16. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kyrie Irving knocked down 2 free throws with a f*cked up knee and tears streaming down his face.<br><br>LEGEND SHIT <br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IWwz8x00Z0\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/IWwz8x00Z0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hater Report (@HaterReport_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HaterReport_\/status\/1896756162340733239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/kyrie-irving-injury-what-happened-to-kyrie-irving-latest-injury-update-on-mavs-star\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Kyrie Irving Injury: What happened to Kyrie Irving? Latest injury update on Mavs&rsquo; star<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/hornets-star-lamelo-ball-headlines-new-nba-trade-rumors\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Hornet&rsquo;s star LaMelo Ball headlines new NBA trade rumors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Anthony Davis helped Irving to the locker room, and later, teammate Dereck Lively and an assistant coach joined him. The Mavericks ruled him out for the entire game due to a knee sprain. Irving has played 49 out of 61 games for Dallas this season. <\/p><p>Irving remains questionable for the next game against the Bucks, but fans admired the Mavs star for attempting free throws despite being in serious pain. Let&rsquo;s go through some reactions from NBA fans on Mavericks&rsquo; star. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A moment of pure determination for Kyrie Irving. <br><br>After suffering an injury, Kyrie was helped to the line to take his free throws before exiting the game. <br><br>He made both. &#128079;&#128079; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hJDDRTDLg7\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/hJDDRTDLg7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1896759342315213170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One of the most beautiful souls and brothers in the world. Praying for my brother <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KyrieIrving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@KyrieIrving<\/a>. Remember he&rsquo;s a human before a basketball player, and a special one at that. May Allah cure him fully and elevate him. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5WnDnK2kfD\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/5WnDnK2kfD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Dr. Omar Suleiman (@omarsuleiman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/omarsuleiman\/status\/1896771946525982914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kyrie Irving deserves nothing but respect by fans. <br><br>I really hope it's not a season-ending injury. If it is, thank you for giving us a reason to crack a smile after the Luka trade<br><br>Don't think I can bear watching this team again this season. Its curtains<\/p>&mdash; Ishaan Bhattacharya (@IshaanBhatta) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IshaanBhatta\/status\/1896744466083610795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I just have to say how much I truly truly love Kyrie Irving. Fans have been immensely upset for the past month and he has done nothing but understand &amp; meet us where we are<br><br>He&rsquo;s a true leader &amp; the best thing for this team. I hope he&rsquo;s okay<\/p>&mdash; lynz (@lynziekate) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lynziekate\/status\/1896747232378208681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Kyrie Irving&rsquo;s former teammate, Luka Doncic showed love to him after a knee injury. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Luka Don&#269;i&#263; shows love to his former teammate, Kyrie Irving, on his IG story following Kyrie's injury &#128153; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C5uVUCNFon\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/C5uVUCNFon<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Athletic (@TheAthletic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthletic\/status\/1896755992735645813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kyrie Irving was clearly in pain with a leg injury but refused to leave the court before he shot two free throws &mdash; similar to his mentor Kobe Bryant. <br><br>Anthony Davis was among those who helped Irving off the court and into the locker room. <br><br>Dallas Mavericks fans chant &ldquo;MVP!&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/70lSWNnma6\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/70lSWNnma6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GrantAfseth\/status\/1896744625123336382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">There is no single player I&rsquo;ve come to increase my respect for over the last few years than Kyrie Irving &ndash; really hoping for the best. And Mavs fans, I&rsquo;m sorry<\/p>&mdash; Daman Rangoola (@damanr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/damanr\/status\/1896758180417552829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kyrie Irving is a warrior. Absolute chills watching this live. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gSNxBIs5Up\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/gSNxBIs5Up<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jo (@MavsStan41) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MavsStan41\/status\/1896746784451706934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">we love you Kyrie Irving<\/p>&mdash; Slightly Biased (@BiasedSlightly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BiasedSlightly\/status\/1896743835801440586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I wouldnt be able to handle a Kyrie Irving injury. Please be okay<\/p>&mdash; KENNY BEECHAM (@KOT4Q) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KOT4Q\/status\/1896742868695634059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><em>Image Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tears were streaming down Irving&#8217;s face while draining foul shots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":25332,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[317,21,647],"class_list":["post-25322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","tag-dallas-mavericks","tag-kyrie-irving","tag-nba-2024-25"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>&quot;True competitor&quot; 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