Kyrie Irving Suffers Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Ending His Season with Dallas Mavericks

A significant blow has struck the Dallas Mavericks as Kyrie Irving suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during the game against the Sacramento Kings. According to a report by journalist Shams Charania, citing sources speaking to ESPN, Irving sustained the injury in his left knee. This means that the current season has prematurely ended for the veteran guard, who will celebrate his 33rd birthday on March 23rd. The Melbourne-born star has competed in 50 of the 62 games played this season by the ‘Mavs,’ averaging 24.7 points (with 40.1% from three-point range and 91.6% from the free-throw line), 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. Notably, Irving was injured while attempting a drive in the first quarter of the match against the Kings in Dallas, when he landed awkwardly. He immediately grabbed his leg and remained on the court for several minutes. He was assisted to the free-throw line, where he successfully made both shots before being helped off the court to the locker room. Losing Irving further weakens the perimeter of the Dallas Mavericks, who recently traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers.