Kyrie Irving spoke to the media about his relationship with Kobe Bryant. Kyrie noted that he lost his mentor with Kobe's passing, and while the two didn't talk every day, there was a connection between the two, and he appreciated that.
Jamal Crawford is a three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner and is considered one of the greatest dribbles the game has seen. While he could never hold a championship aloft, Crawford has a cult following, especially with his nuanced takes since becoming a media analyst.
DALLAS — Many players looked up to Kobe Bryant's legacy, using his example as something to strive to become in their basketball journey. Kyrie Irving built a relationship with Bryant, where mentorship became a valuable element of his life, extending beyond what happens on the basketball court and how he can become an even greater player.
Celtics forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum and Mavericks guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the undeniable headliners, but the series' role players could prove just as substantial a factor in determining which team hoists another Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Daniel Gafford has been electric for the Dallas Mavericks since the Washington Wizards traded him at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Gafford helped the Mavs to the NBA Finals, but he wants to extend his chemistry with star guard Luka Doncic.
The Dallas Mavericks will play in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics starting on Thursday, June 6th. With it being their 3rd Finals appearance in franchise history, they don't have the storied success their opponents do but feature a star-studded backcourt in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving that has lifted them to this level.
Doncic’s season ranks 20th all-time in usage rate at 35.98. This means that 36 percent of the Mavericks' possessions when Doncic is on the floor, end with him — whether that’s a shot attempt, turnover, or free throws drawn.
Kyrie Irving’s past playoff meetings against the Boston Celtics were often marked by mutual antagonism and vitriol. It does not sound like we should expect the same in the 2024 NBA Finals, at least from Irving’s side.
For 110 games between 2019 and 2022, Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis shared the floor as teammates on the Dallas Mavericks. It was a tandem that was supposed to lead the Mavericks back to the NBA Finals, where another notable European, German superstar Dirk Nowitzki, once had the defining moment of his career.
Kristaps Porzingis spent two and a half seasons with the Mavericks, but his partnership with Luka Doncic failed to yield the desired returns.
Kendrick Perkins believes Tatum would cement his legacy as an all-time Celtics great with a title win.
Daniel Gafford’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Gafford is a power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. He led the NBA in field-goal percentage in the 2023-24 season.
The Mavericks are considered the underdogs entering the NBA Finals vs. the Celtics, but that’s just fine with coach Jason Kidd. “We like the underdog role, we have to,” Kidd said, via Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports.
The Dallas Mavericks have one of the most fascinating stories in the 2024 NBA season. While they have a generational player leading the roster, plenty of strong teams in the Western Conference can win games on any given day.
DALLAS — The NBA Finals will involve the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, with Game 1 beginning on Thursday at TD Garden. Derrick Jones Jr. will be able to continue an impressive season that began with him signing a prove-it contract in August before emerging as a full-time starting wing on a team that ultimately has a chance to win a title.
Recent history suggests that winning the NBA scoring title doesn't equate to postseason success. Doncic is trying to break that trend and join an elite club in the process.
Kyrie Irving is in the middle of his best season in years. He has been excellent during the playoffs, and the Mavs are headed to their first NBA Finals appearance since the 2011 season.
DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks near the beginning of their first NBA Finals series since winning the championship in 2011, Dereck Lively II remains an instrumental element of their success.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II was quite literally perfect throughout the Western Conference Finals.
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