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Funny, Kyrie Irving responds to a fan who climbs Mount Everest in his Mavericks jersey

9:43am, 1 June 2025【Basketball】

Kyrie Irving responded to a Dallas Mavericks fan climbing Mount Everest in his jersey, saying it really inspired a lot of people.

This week, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving responded to a fan on social media after he learned that the fan brought his Mavericks jersey to the top of Mount Everest.

The fan contacted Irving on X (formerly Twitter) and left a message: "Kay, can you watch my news? I am a loyal fan. Take your jersey to Mount Everest. I hope you will get your reply and wish you a speedy recovery!"

33-year-old Irving accepted his kindness and expressed his sincere gratitude on the platform.

"I sincerely thank everyone for their love and support," Owen posted. "I feel so inspired to see my tribal members do this, to keep growing and be my true self."

"Climbing/conquering Mount Everest, not to mention climbing Mount Everest in my Dallas jersey, is a challenge in itself."

I sincerely thank everyone for their love and support.

After the disappointing end of the 2024-25 season, the Mavericks are preparing for a critical offseason. Dallas ended the season with a record of 39 and 43 and lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the second leg of the playoff playoffs. The team later won the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Kyrie Irving responded to fans' support during the ACL period, recovering

Irving's second full season in Dallas, had played side by side with Luka Doncic and was a key member of the Mavericks' backcourt. Until the middle of the season, Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, and this heavy deal was exchanged for Anthony Davis. Irving's own season also ended early with an ACL torn in March, forcing him to miss the final stages of the regular season and the playoff playoffs.

Before his injury, Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game. In 50 games, he shot 47.3% from the field and 40.1% from three-pointers. The experienced defender is in one of the most effective periods of his career. The season helped Dallas maintain its playoff competitiveness despite lineup changes.

The former NBA champion, nine-time All-Star player is known for his good relationships with fans and frequent interactions on social media. His response to Everest fans marks another personal connection with fans, with Mavericks fans continuing to support him during his recovery.

The tribute from this fan pays tribute to Irving, who remains one of the most popular and influential figures in the league. Photos of him standing on the top of Mount Everest wearing a Mavericks jersey have been widely circulated and won the respect of the entire NBA community.

Irving is expected to continue to recover throughout the summer. With the arrival of the No. 1 pick and Irving's healthy comeback, Dallas hopes to reestablish its position as a contender in the Western Conference sometime in the 2025-26 season.

Irving signed a three-year contract extension with the Mavericks in 2023 and has been the cornerstone of the league since then. Franchise. His leadership and experience are expected to play a key role in shaping the team’s next chapter.

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