Jason Kidd defended the Dallas Mavericks in opposition to hypothesis that Kyrie Irving’s improve in minutes may have contributed to his torn ACL. Irving was averaging 39.3 minutes within the 10 video games earlier than he was harm on Monday.
“We’re speaking about one play,” Kidd mentioned. “Not many earlier than that. It is a freak accident, that is the way it must be reported. We’re reporting on conspiracy theories. We wish our stars to play. This is not purported to be a relaxation league.”
Irving was chosen to his ninth All-Star group in February.
“Kai is our chief,” Kidd mentioned. “Kai additionally was taking part in at a excessive stage; possibly a few of the greatest basketball that he is performed in his profession. We will not discuss from either side and say our stars do not play sufficient minutes and guys do not play sufficient. They relaxation. However now we’re saying they play an excessive amount of.”