NBA – After the miracle, Kyrie Irving’s viral reaction to Cooper Flagg’s arrival!

Par Guillaume Kagni | Journaliste sportif

Mavericks fans will long remember this 2024-2025 season. A few months after the surprise departure of Luka Doncic, Dallas should be lucky enough to welcome Cooper Flagg. An announcement that makes Kyrie Irving happy.

This season has been an emotional rollercoaster for Mavericks fans. Fresh from an NBA Finals appearance, their first since Dirk Nowitzki won the title in 2011, they had high hopes. And then, in the middle of winter, without the slightest warning, GM Nico Harrison decided to break their hearts.

By trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers, he was guilty of a betrayal that the franchise’s fans will be slow to forgive. The Slovenian was a hero for spectators, a renowned ambassador for brands and, above all, a positive influence in the community. Faced with the tidal wave of negative comments, it was even said that his position was in danger.

Kyrie Irving is happy after the lottery

But because they’re teasing, the basketball gods decided to do Harrison a favor by giving him the first pick in the next draft, namely Cooper Flagg. Heralded as a generational talent, somewhat in the vein of Victor Wembanyama, he could take up the torch and embody hope in Texas. The situation clearly makes Kyrie Irving laugh.

1.8% 🤣🤣

— Kyrie🤞🏾 (@KyrieIrving) May 13, 2025

In the traditional lottery, the Mavericks had just a 1.8% chance of picking up the coveted first pick, compared with 14 for the Wizards, Hornets and Jazz. It’s therefore a miracle that the franchise finds itself in this position, and Kyrie Irving’s good mood is understandable. When he returns from injury, he’ll no doubt be playing on a competitive team.

It remains to be seen whether he’ll have to help young prodigy Cooper Flagg or go out and win the title with a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant. Nico Harrison has shown he can be unpredictable on the market, so there’s no guarantee he’ll keep this pick and give Cooper Flagg a chance. The summer will be full of twists and turns!