The basketball world convened at the historic arena where Kyrie Irving etched his name into NBA Finals lore, offering an opportunity for the Dallas Mavericks superstar to reflect on his journey. Oakland Arena – formerly known as Oracle Arena – was the stage for one of the most pivotal shots in NBA history.

Kyrie Irving carried the Mavs, finishing with 42 points on 15/25 FG shooting and 7/10 from three. Klay Thompson (17 points, 7 rebounds, 5/14 3PT), Max Christie (17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists), Brandon Williams (12 points, 4/6 shooting), and Naji Marshall (10 points) were also in double figures.

Irving’s whatever-it-takes mentality has trickled down to the rest of the team, winners of four of its last five games.

The former Celtic shook hands with every member of Dallas’ traveling party as he entered the locker room Thursday night after the win in Boston.

The NBA announced Monday that Irving will replace newly-acquired teammate Anthony Davis at the 2025 All-Star Game, which is being hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Davis is out for "multiple weeks" with a left adductor strain, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Dallas Mavericks are navigating murky waters in the hardwood, which comes after Luka Doncic was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers in a groundbreaking trade. A

Irving has held the Mavs together as the team’s unquestioned leader. You’d think he’d have gotten the benefit of the doubt in the All-Star