After the disappointing finish to the 2022-23 campaign, the Dallas Mavericks have a chance to start with a fresh slate. The fully fit roster of the Mavs side is set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the preseason opener on October 5. The teams have traveled across oceans to reach Abu Dhabi for the exhibition game. Meanwhile, on the other hand, Kyrie Irving recalled the Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho’s iconic novel about the deserts.

Uncle Drew created massive waves during the offseason with his trade update. Before he signed a three-year contract with the Mavs, there was a buzz in the NBA world regarding his future teams. Eventually, the 8x All-Star signed a $126 million deal along with a $6 million incentives clause. Now, he is all set to begin a new chapter in his career, starting with an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi.

Kyrie Irving recalls Paulo Coelho’s desert gem

The 2023-24 NBA season is all set to kickoff on October 5 from the desert city, Abu Dhabi. The players from the Timberwolves and Mavs have already landed to get the ball rolling for hoops fans all over the world. Meanwhile, ahead of the game, Luka Doncic and Co took a stroll in the desert and explored the place as a team activity.

Following that, Kyrie Irving took to his X, formerly known as Twitter, and shared a team picture from the desert. The players and staff were seen smiling, with sun set and camels in the background. Moreover, Irving wrote, “The Alchemist Vibrations,” along with several emojis.

The Alchemist is a 1988 novel written by Paulo Coelho in Portuguese. After it’s release, the novel’s popularity grew multifold across countries and was translated in many languages, including English. The story deals with an young Shepherd’s mystical journey in the deserts in search of his gold treasure. Importantly, the young boy uncovers various life lessons during his voyage with the ship of the desert, Camel.

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In response to that, fans swarmed the comments, wishing Irving to create magic on the court. On the other hand, the Wolves have had a silent offseason compared to other teams. However, Anthony Edwards has created a major impact in the last few months.

What’s there in the stores for the Wolves?

The core of the Wolves, Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert are in tact. Particularly, a video of Gobert shooting from the deep went viral. May be the 7 ‘1 star could operate from the arc as well. However, Ant Man has been the one to look out for the upcoming season. He impressed the hoops community with his performance in the FIBA World Cup. Moreover, he was constantly compared to Michael Jordan in the process.

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What do you make of the match up between these two sides? Who will win the opening exhibition game? Let us know in the comments below.