Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings–Dallas Mavericks game.

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after suffering an injury during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Kyrie Irving needed a moment of peace long before the spectacle of Tuesday’s festivities began. The Dallas Mavericks star paid a visit to see the newest statue commemorating the legacy of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant hours before his team suffered a 107-99 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving suffered a devastating torn ACL in his left knee during a game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Despite the pain, Irving stayed on the court to take his free throws before being helped off. Reflecting on the moment, he shared an emotional statement about what mattered most to him.

Uncover the unbreakable bond of the former Mavericks star duo as Luka Dončić supports Kyrie Irving through tough times.

The social media fans put in praise for Kyrie Irving as he kept shooting free throws despite knee injury and compared him to Kobe Bryant.

Kyrie Irving reflects on his emotional visit to the Kobe and Gianna Bryant statue, highlighting his connection to their legacy and the impact on his basketball journey.