The Dallas Mavericks' 2025 NBA Finals hopes were shattered on March 3 when Kyrie Irving tore his ACL against the Sacramento Kings, and with him set to miss a large portion of the 2025-26 season thanks to this injury, various Mavs players must step up to help the team get more paint touches and shot creation.
Irving is a master of getting to the paint to create a layup for himself or an open 3-point jumper for one of his teammates, and his ability to get to the rim and finish has been one of his best abilities for years.