Mavericks star Kyrie Irving announced Wednesday that he will miss the rest of the season as he continues to recover from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
“This decision was not easy, but it was the right one,” Irving said in a statement. “I am grateful to the Mavericks, my teammates and the fans for their continued support throughout this process. I look forward to returning stronger next season. The belief and motivation within me will only grow.”
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“I want to send a huge thank you to all of my brothers and sisters who tear their ACLs or get injured every day while doing what they love to do. Thank you for your inspiration. Don’t be afraid!”
Irving’s agent, Shetelia Riley Irving, told ESPN: “Kyrie will be at 1,000 percent when he comes back to give himself the best chance to chase a championship next season.”
This breaking news story will be updated as it becomes available.
