NBA fans faced an OMG moment as Kyrie Irving went down in pain during the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Sacramento Kings on March 3, 2025. The injury looked bad — one of those moments where time just stops. And while MFFL is still waiting for updates on his recovery, one thing was certain: Luka Dončić had nothing but love for his friend and former teammate in Dallas.
Luka Dončić’s Emotional Reaction to Kyrie Irving’s Injury
Basketball might be business, but some bonds go deeper than the game. After watching Irving suffer a brutal leg injury, Dončić took to social media to send a heartfelt message. He shared the post about Irving’s injury and shooting free throws with emojis on his Instagram story. The story was reposted on X by Bleacher Report.
Luka shows love to Kyrie following his injury 💙🙏 pic.twitter.com/8Hm9OHlL9O
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 4, 2025
It’s a moment packed with emotion as these two have shared the court, battled together, and built a friendship that goes beyond just running plays. This wasn’t just a former teammate going down — this was a friend.
The concern was clear as daylight, but how this injury is going to affect an already injury-ridden Mavs team is the next question.
Irving’s Brave Moment; What the Future Holds
Despite the pain, Irving being Irving, he still tried to stand back up, competitive fire at its very peak. That moment right there shows that this dude’s got heart and grit, as he shot his free throws before exiting.
But as much as Mavs fans would love to see him push through, it was clear something wasn’t right. The medical team quickly helped him off the court, and now the focus shifts to how serious the injury really is.
With the playoffs creeping closer, the Mavericks will need Irving’s offensive firepower and veteran leadership. But first things first — his health comes before anything. Fans, teammates, and even rivals are all sending prayers his way, hoping for good news in the coming days.
At the end of the day, moments like these remind us: it’s bigger than basketball. Dončić’s message wasn’t about stats, wins, or standings — it was about respect, friendship, and looking out for your people.
Mavericks fans will be glued to injury updates, but for now, one thing is loud and clear as Dončić and the NBA world are standing behind Irving. Everyone on the court and outside the building cannot wait to see Irving back in action with love and passion for the game of basketball.
