Luka Doncic may have his sights set on the Los Angeles Lakers, but he still found time to show support for a former teammate facing a devastating setback.
The Dallas Mavericks superstar reached out to lift the spirits of veteran guard Kyrie Irving, who suffered a torn ACL during Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings.
The injury abruptly ends Irving’s season and deals a significant blow to the Mavericks’ playoff aspirations.
Doncic and Irving formed a close bond during their time as teammates, and that connection remains strong despite Irving’s departure in a shocking blockbuster trade before last month’s NBA trade deadline.
Doncic’s heartfelt words in his postgame comments, where he referred to Irving as his “brother,” emphasized the deep friendship they built over the years.
The two stars shared the court for 2½ seasons in Dallas, becoming one of the league’s most electrifying backcourt duos.
Their partnership helped lead the Mavericks to the NBA Finals during the 2023-24 season, cementing their place in franchise history.
In a touching tribute, Luka took to Instagram to post a photo of himself embracing Irving, accompanied by an encouraging message: “You will come back stronger mi hermano!”
