Dallas Mavericks news: There has recently been a lot of talk about Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving establishing themselves as the greatest backcourt duo to ever grace a basketball court. You can’t really blame the fans or the media for talking up this narrative after witnessing these two superstars lead the Mavs to the brink of an NBA Finals appearance.
For his part, however, Irving isn’t ready to claim the crown just yet.
Dallas Mavericks News: Kyrie Irving Gets Real on Luka Doncic Backcourt Partnership
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When asked to share his thoughts on the ongoing narrative about representing one-half of the supposed GOAT backcourt, Irving quickly turned down the title. According to the eight-time All-Star, everything he has achieved with Doncic thus far will all be for nothing if they don’t win the championship:
“Who said that?” Kyrie asked. “It doesn’t mean anything if we don’t win a ring together. … Right now, I want to show a lot of respect to the guys that have come before us and have actually did it. And our time will come.”
Reporter: "When people talk about you and Luka [Doncic] as possibly the greatest backcourt in NBA history."
Kyrie Irving: "Who said that? It doesn't mean anything if we don't win a ring together, and I say that very responsibly too."pic.twitter.com/fqJdxlQqQ1
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 27, 2024
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Irving was also quick to praise his teammates for the role they’ve played in the emergence of the elite partnership between himself and Luka. These are the same teammates these two stars will need as they look to close out their Western Conference Finals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
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