Kyrie Irving welcomes fans officially to 2026-2027 season© Instagram/ Kyrieirving
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a special message for the fans. Ahead of their first NBA Cup group-stage game against the Houston Rockets, Kyrie welcomed the fans “officially” to the 2026-2027 season. Before the NBA Cup group stage kicked off, the Mavericks had played 5 games, out of which they racked up three wins. Kyrie, the star player, has an average of 18 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
Kyrie Irving Addresses Fans With Warm Welcome
Just as the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets was about to begin, Kyrie Irving took the stage to address the crowd present. He delivered a heartwarming welcome to the crowd. Irving stated, “Peace, peace, peace. We love you very much and thank you for coming out tonight. We appreciate you so much.” He thanked the entire stadium on behalf of his teammates and their coach. Irving added, “On behalf of my teammates and I, our coaching staff and our whole entire front office, welcome back to the 2026-27 season, officially.”
Irving understood the importance of the support of the fans. He emphasised on it towards the end of his message. The Mavericks star concluded, “We love you and need all your support for the rest of the season and you know the vibes.” The clip went viral in just a few minutes and fans have been showering their love both for the team and Irving.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Chances In 2026-2027 Season
Based on the massive front office overhaul during the offseason, experts believe that the Dallas Mavericks will have to work harder than they already are. Out of the five games played till now, the team stands with a 3-2 record. The return of Irving was supposed to make it a bit easier. This time, the team will witness a new era under Masai Ujiri, Mike Schmitz and Dusty May. It seems like Cooper Flagg’s second season in the league will be a learning curve alongside Irving, paired with a new GM, new coach and seven new players. Fans will have to wait for the team to reveal their gameplan throughout the season in order to make it to the playoffs.
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