Kyrie Irving sat side by side with Luka Doncic on May 18, 2024, for a joint news conference after eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Western Conference semifinals. The superstars showered each other with praise and adoration.

Despite the difficult news, Kyrie Irving also admitted he was excited about the idea of playing next to longtime friend Anthony Davis.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving told reporters that he was "really shocked" and in a "grieving process" right now after the team traded away