Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving responded to criticism directed at Luka Doncic after the former franchise centerpiece was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis,

Kyrie Irving didn't seem to approve of the Dallas Mavericks bashing fellow guard Luka Doncic. After recently trading Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont bashed his work ethic in an interview with Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. Irving implied Dumont's comments were out of line.

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.

In a conversation with ESPN's Malika Andrews, Kyrie Irving talked about the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic away and changed the identity of the Dallas Mavericks. According to Irving, his relationship with Luka transcends the court and he has no hard feelings over how it all went down.