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Next season can't start soon enough for the Dallas Mavericks and their fans.
They just landed Cooper Flagg, one of the most anticipated prospects in NBA history, and getting him next to Anthony Davis is an exciting thought for now and years to come.
Of course, having Kyrie Irving out there would make them even scarier, but it usually takes a year for players to come back from ACL injuries.
That would put him in line to return around the playoffs. However, when asked about that, Irving didn't want to make any promises:
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
"Don’t hold your breath on that. You know what I’m saying? That doesn’t mean I won’t be back, it’s just—I don’t want to make any predictions on when I’m going to be back. I just want to be back 150,000% better. So I’m taking my time right now to really get healthy," Irving said in a streaming session.
Irving admitted that the process has been difficult, but that's also why he has to make sure to be back to full strength before taking the court again:
"I’m taking my time to get my body right—other portions of my body right—and really just enjoy this recovery process. Man, it’s not pretty. Yes, it is a beautiful struggle, but I go through kind of the mental roller coaster ride of every day. I just want to be back out there,” Irving added.
Irving has struggled with injuries in the past, and the Mavs should still be able to get by without him and allow him to get back to full strength.
Their championship window will stay wide open for as long as Davis and Flagg are also there and healthy, so there's no need to rush things and risk further injury.
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