We might be at the biggest stage of the NBA season, but the attention lies on the prospect of a potential reunion for next season. For months, the NBA world has been teased with a possible LeBron James-Kyrie Irving reunion. From KAI watching the playoff games at the Crypto.Com Arena to rumors boiling over, fans have been left in the dark, yet hopeful. However, up till a couple of days back, a baffling revelation in this saga shook the NBA realm. And now the latest update might suggest it’s coming true.
While LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had a great run this season, getting eliminated in the WC Finals, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks failed to make the playoffs. This massive disappointment has left Dallas in a position to make major changes this off-season.
Will LeBron James join Kyrie Irving in Dallas?
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For months there was a picture of Kyrie Irving wearing the iconic Purple and Gold. The Laker Nation had a vision of the new ‘Big 3’. However, just a few days ago, the script switched all of a sudden. Reports suggested it was now the eight-time All-Star who wanted The King to come to Dallas. The news suggests the Dallas Mavericks guard reached out to James personally, trying to recruit him. According to reports, the 19-time All-Star said, “I?ll think about it?.
At first, it might have seemed to be a pipedream. However, the recent update by Chris Haynes over Kyrie Irving’s offseason plans might suggest something is brewing under the covers. “I think Kyrie is staying with the Mavericks.” said the NBA Insider.
The 2016 NBA champion is currently a free agent as the summer approaches. He made it clear in the past that he was looking for a longer contract. Despite his tendencies to miss games and attract trouble, Kyrie is too great a talent to pass on. For the Mavericks to retain the Luka Doncic-Irving pair, they will have to offer the 31-year-old a contract in the air of $200 million.
Yes, it is a huge commitment, yet when clubbed together with the outside noise, it could mean something. There have been no official reports to confirm LeBron James giving a trade to Dallas a thought. However, with the long-anticipated reunion and Irving most likely remaining with the Mavericks, it could very well be a sign of what’s to come. Fans voiced their opinions after learning of this latest update.
NBA fans can not believe the recent update
NBA Twitter was shocked to hear Haynes’ update over Kyrie Irving. After missing out on the playoffs and his appearances at Lakers games, fans felt the future was obvious. Yet it seems that’s not the case. And there was the obvious confusion – just why would Irving want to stay in Dallas? But fans also felt the Mavericks were the only team that made sense for KAI.
Why would he do that pic.twitter.com/fSvouy4aST
— PDX The God (@PDX_The_God) June 11, 2023
"I think Kyrie going where he get PAID…"
— Raptors Truth (@RaptorsSlander) June 11, 2023
https://twitter.com/nijigasakilove/status/1667955138143608834?s=20
Some also doubted Chris Haynes’ report and expect Irving to leave in the offseason.
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https://twitter.com/tatumsruffles/status/1667957034862649345?s=20
Dude also said the Suns released chris Paul bro just needs to retire
— Cbandz👁️🗨️ (@CJ0NBA) June 11, 2023
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Do you think we will see LeBron James and Irving play alongside each other next season or anytime soon? Let us know what you feel in the comments.