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Mavericks GM Nico Harrison Releases Statement After Kyrie Irving Tears ACL

Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison decided to release a statement commenting on point guard Kyrie Irving tearing his ACL.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 5, 2025
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The Dallas Mavericks have seen any hopes of winning the Larry O’Brien trophy this season evaporate within a month. It started with the horrendous decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Quentin Grimes to the Philadelphia 76ers, and recently got worse with Kyrie Irving tearing his ACL.

GM Nico Harrison, the public enemy number one for Mavericks fans, decided to release a statement about Kyrie’s injury.

“There aren’t words to fully describe who Kyrie Irving is to this team or what he means to us as an organization.

“Kyrie is the heart and soul of this team, and he has embraced the city of Dallas as his home and our fans as an extension of his own family. I’ve been fortunate to have witnessed his journey, his continued evolution and growth over the years, and am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to see him approach the game of basketball with the same energy and fierce passion for the game that he did as a young man on the verge of his career. His work ethic and absolute dedication to his craft, it’s cut from the cloth of greats. I know it, I lived it, and I see the same ferocity and passion in him that I saw in Kobe.”

“All my thoughts and that of our staff are with Kyrie and his family, and we are confident that he will come back from this stronger than ever just like he always has.”

This was a moving message for someone like Kyrie, who has given his all to keep the Mavericks competitive in recent weeks. He didn’t want to see Luka go, but he tried to make the best of the situation by leading his teammates and the Mavs to a competitive season. 

Once everyone is healthy, it isn’t beyond the realm of possibility that Irving would lead the Mavs to a title alongside Anthony Davis. However, Irving’s health won’t be guaranteed until the end of next year’s regular season, completely nuking the ‘two-year’ window the Mavs assumed they were in when they acquired Davis.

It’s admirable that Harrison felt the need to address a fanbase that’s regularly calling for his removal right now. However, his statement seems to have angered fans given the physical toll the Doncic trade has been taking on Kyrie. Many believed an injury was inevitable, and they’ve been proven right.

Also, someone needs to check on Harrison’s obsession with Kobe Bryant. We saw Kobe mention being thrown in when they decided to trade Doncic away as well. Kobe is a once-in-a-lifetime talent both on the court and mentally. Stop looking for the next Kobe and just execute your job to the best abilities. 

The Mavs organization seems to have lost the plot about building a winning team and is more focused on pointless intangibles.

Irving was averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists this season, putting himself in contention for an All-NBA selection and potentially increasing his contract to a supermax deal.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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