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02/18 09:35 CST Kyrie Irving won't play this season for the Mavericks as he
continues recovery from knee injury
Kyrie Irving won't play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery
from knee injury
DALLAS (AP) --- Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the
Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a
year ago.
The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days
before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break. Dallas is on a nine-game
losing streak, its longest in 28 years, and out of playoff contention.
"This decision wasn't easy, but it's the right one," Irving said in a statement
released by the team. "I am grateful for the Mavericks organization, my
teammates and our fans for their continued support throughout the process. I am
looking forward to coming back stronger next season. The belief and drive I
have inside only grows."
Irving tore the ACL in his left knee on March 3. This will be the first time in
his 15-year career that he has missed an entire season.
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