The Dallas Mavericks' fan base has been through more over the last month than they could have ever imagined.
It all started with Luka Doncic being traded at the beginning of February, and since that happened, everything has gotten exponentially worse. From Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford going down to leaks about Doncic's work ethic to raising season ticket prices and more, Mavericks fans have experienced the toughest stretch in franchise history, and nothing is getting easier.
While there was some optimism that fans could get some good news about Davis, Gafford, or Dereck Lively II's injury on March 6 (when they're set to be reevaluated), they witnessed the least positive seen they could ever see on Monday night.
Mavericks suffer crushing blow as Kyrie Irving's injury news is confirmed
As Kyrie Irving was driving to the rim in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings, he injured his left knee and went to the ground hard. It was clear that Irving was seriously injured almost immediately, as he couldn't get up. He was helped by Anthony Davis to the bench, but then he decided that he wanted to be helped to the free throw line. Irving sunk both free throws, and his injury was initially ruled a left knee sprain.
Just over 12 hours after the injury occurred, Mavs fans got the worst news imaginable. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Irving tore his ACL in his left knee and will be out for the rest of the season. This was a mjor fear right when the injury occured, as it looked horrible from the jump, and Dallas' season continues to take ferocious blows at the worst times.
Right as someone gets healthy, someone else always seems to go down, and all of the positive vibes have vanished.
Dallas' optimistic approach of getting healthy right before the playoffs has been entirely crushed.
