After a massively disappointing season, the Dallas Mavericks are facing a major crossroads for the future of the franchise. If they go one direction, it could make the Mavs a title threat for years to come — and if they go the other, it could result in more doom and gloom.
This summer, the most important thing for Dallas is ensuring the return of Kyrie Irving, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. Speaking on ‘NBA Today’ this week, Kendrick Perkins put the ultimate pressure on Mark Cuban and the Mavs to get a deal done at whatever the cost.
“The Dallas Mavs and Mark Cuban better do everything in their power to re-sign Kyrie Irving this offseason… he’s the best closer in the game when it comes down to the fourth quarter, and I feel like we all don’t give Kyrie enough credit for him being ready. And when I look at what Kyrie is doing right now, he’s letting the Mavs know that ‘hey, when I’m available, and I step between these lines, I will not disappoint you.'”
"The Dallas Mavs and Mark Cuban better do everything in their power to re-sign Kyrie Irving this offseason." – @KendrickPerkins pic.twitter.com/yy0tCAvCnM
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 6, 2023
As we know, Kyrie hasn’t always been the most dependable player. In Cleveland, Boston, and Brooklyn, he stirred up complete chaos as he orchestrated a way out. In Dallas, things haven’t gotten to that point yet, but he hasn’t even been there for half a season.
Still, the Mavericks are stuck giving him whatever contract he desires, or they risk losing him with no replacement.
Will Kyrie Sign With The Mavs This Summer?
There aren’t many teams willing to offer Kyrie the max, but the Lakers are one team that could be interested if the opportunity arises. With his former teammate, LeBron James, Kyrie could rejoin a familiar face in one of the biggest cities in the country.
“Enter the Lakers. James has made clear he wants to reunite with Irving,” wrote Joe Vardon of The Athletic. “As partners in Cleveland, they won the 2016 NBA Finals, reached two others, and were an otherwise dominant, unstoppable duo on offense.”
In the end, Irving is going to follow the money, and it’s half the reason why he left the Nets in the first place. Whether it’s with the Mavericks, Lakers, or some other team willing to meet his demands, don’t be shocked to see the star point guard net a massive contract this upcoming summer.
With the Mavericks in such a desperate position, it’s tough to see how they aren’t the ones to win the Irving sweepstakes.
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