Sad News: Four Dallas Star Will Not Play This Coming Game Including Luka Doncic
Kyrie Irving didn’t eat or drink anything Sunday. It didn’t stop him from hitting the game-winning shot.
Irving’s left-handed floater at the buzzer gave his Mavericks a 107-105 win over the Nuggets and moved Dallas into a virtual tie for sixth place in the Western Conference. It also showed his toughness.
Since 2021, Irving has observed Ramadan by fasting from dusk to dawn for the month. That means no food and no water, an especially challenging proposition for a player like Irving who spent 40 minutes on the court. Irving called it “Nothing short of a miracle.”
“To be able to play 48 minutes and do it without having a drink or any food in my stomach is nothing short of a miracle.”
— Kyrie Irving on playing in Ramadan pic.twitter.com/YEhcnf9noo
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) March 18, 2024
“Ramadan is a special month,” Irving told reporters after the game. “You try not to focus on the suffering too much, and focus on the journey with God and the path that you’re on.”
He’s been excellent while fasting in three games so far, averaging 27.7 points, 10.3 assists and 6.3 rebounds, while making over half of his shots.
Irving has rightly endured criticism for some of his beliefs, whether about vaccines or the alleged roundness of the earth. But now Irving is showing an admirable commitment to his religious faith. Fortunately for Dallas, even while fasting, Irving is still allowed to feast on NBA defenses.
After a long and stressful season, the Kansas City Chiefs are putting their feet up and relaxing. They completed a successful title defense, and their players are now relaxing. Patrick Mahomes, for example, visited the Dallas Mavericks’ home game against the Denver Nuggets.
During the game, Patrick Mahomes and Mavs star Luka Doncic met up and exchanged pleasantries. In addition, the Chiefs star gave Doncic a signed jersey as a gift. Ain’t that awesome! (video via ClutchPoints)
The Chiefs are enjoying a much-needed break after the 2023 season. A year after winning the Super Bowl, Mahomes and Kansas City faced a lot of struggles during the 2023 campaign. Between inconsistent performances and general struggles, many doubted the Chiefs’ ability to win it all, let alone make a deep playoff run.
Once the playoffs started, though, the Chiefs made sure to remind fans how good they are. Playing as the underdog for most of their run, Kansas City did everything just right, all the way to the Super Bowl. As a result, Mahomes was able to win his third championship ring.
In a lot of ways, Mahomes and Luka Doncic are similar. Both are young players brimming with potential that are the hubs of their respective team’s offenses. Of course, Doncic isn’t as decorated as Mahomes yet: the Mavs star is yet to earn a ring, while the Chiefs star has three. However, both are also talented players that have a knack for creativity and being clutch in high-pressure moments.
The Chiefs star got a good taste of the magic the Mavs are cooking during their game against the Nuggets. Denver held control for most of the game, but the Mavs were able to keep it close. At the end, it was Kyrie who clinched the win for the Mavs with an insane lefty shot from the free-throw line. Mahomes was flabbergasted, but was nonetheless hyped.
