Kyrie Irving is expected to play tonight against the Clippers

Traded from Brooklyn this weekend, Kyrie Irving should make his debut with the Mavs tonight against the Clippers. The beginning of Uncle Drew’s Texas career is unmissable and it is to be followed from 4am.

Fate does things well or let’s say it sometimes makes us laugh. Long announced at the Lakers, Kyrie Irving will be on the floor of the Crypto.com Arena tonight but with a Mavs jersey on his shoulders. Sorry Purple and Gold fans. Opposite, the Clippers of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, in form in recent weeks with eight wins in the last ten games. So it’s quite a challenge that awaits Uncle Drew and his new friends, especially since Luka Doncic should not play this game.

For his big first, Irving should therefore be propelled into a number one leadership role for Dallas. The player was able to train with his teammates yesterday and he is not on the NBA injury report. Barring any last-minute upheaval, Kyrie will therefore play his first match for the Mavs well tonight.

First day on the job ???? #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ohOKO0gwQX

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 8, 2023

Faced with the cascade of criticism he has taken since his trade request, we imagine that the player will want to close mouths with buckets and swaying dribbles. Who knows, maybe facing the Clippers will give him some extra motivation to send a message to Rob Pelinka and the Lakers. This is what I put to your rivals, put the money this summer. We hope he didn’t leave his skills in Brooklyn because Cam Thomas has surprisingly become unplayable since his departure.

More seriously, this great premiere will already show us what Kyrie’s fit looks like with the Mavs. Obviously, the fact that Luka is not there means that the table is not complete but the good integration of Irving within the team is crucial so that Dallas can play the leading roles in the spring. The Mavs have put the means to give themselves a chance to win, they have opened a new chapter which begins this night at 4am. Going for a victory on the field of a Western rival would be a nice way to start this story.

Just traded, Kyrie Irving should be in uniform tonight against the Clippers. What to expect for this great premiere from Uncle Drew? The answer at 4 o’clock.