Recently,?the Dallas Mavericks acquired the eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving?from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and several future draft picks. Therefore, shortly after acquiring Irving, the Mavs made a bold guess about their new superstar, sparking?LeBron James re-union rumors. In light of this,?Kevin Durant fans and the NBA world took to social media to reflect on the affair.
Irving and James played 183 games together with the Cleveland Cavaliers and even won one championship. However, they parted ways with the franchise in 2017 and 2018, respectively. However, now they could play together again as per the latest report.
Kyrie Irving could attract LeBron James and other superstars to the Mavs?
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The Dallas Morning News sports reporter Brad Townsend recently reported regarding the Mavs’ bold guess. He said that the Mavericks believe the now 30-year-old has a “proven track record of recruiting star teammates.”?In other words, the Mavs believe there is a certain possibility of King James and other superstars joining the Mavs in the near future.
The?Dallas Mavericks’?bold guess about the Ankle-taker is certainly correct. Over the years,?Kyrie Irving?has played with several superstars like LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, James Harden, and Kevin Durant, among others. Therefore, the four-time champion might again play with the 30-year-old shortly.
Kevin Durant fans react to the Mavs’ bold guess?
Meanwhile, shortly after Townsend reported the news, it garnered much attention from the hoops world and KD fans. They swarmed into the comment section of Twitter. Most fans surprisingly ridiculed the news and expressed their thoughts and opinions.
Here are some of the reactions of the fans:
Lol I do not trust this man at all I’m sorry. Bet he love being essentially on rental for the mavs https://t.co/AH5MSokhbD
— Oduro Moltasanti (@Odorrough) February 6, 2023
… & what else does he have a track record of???
— Justin Termine (@TermineRadio) February 6, 2023
And then blowing the team up after it happens
— Khai 🎧🎶 (@khaisview) February 6, 2023
Kyrie, lol recruiting stars? Track record? LOL pic.twitter.com/EKFmGdRsDp
— We Trade Setups (@prosperousguy) February 6, 2023
Thats a dangerous guess! I’m guess most stars aren’t trying to go there… we all guessing….
— RealTalk (@3dbigb) February 6, 2023
And then bailing on them
— limestone1961 (@limestone1961) February 6, 2023
😂🤣😂,maybe “proven track record of being a drama queen” is a more appropriate description for him.
— Wayne Lee (@WayneLee1078) February 6, 2023
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Proven track record of leaving every team he goes too
— Bjorn De Sillva (@Bdesilva824) February 6, 2023
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What are your thoughts on the bold guess made by the Mavs about Kyrie Irving? Could the eight-time All-Star attract King James and other superstars in the Mavs? Please let us know in the comments below.
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