Kyrie Irving quoted Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as he prepares to begin his recovery process from a torn ACL.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić sent his best wishes to his former teammate and friend, Kyrie Irving. Irving suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on Monday. Dončić shared this photo after the news broke on Tuesday morning via his personal Instagram account.

Unfortunately, Irving lost his balance and landed awkwardly. After hitting his free throws, the former Duke point guard left the game, never to return. Turns out, Irving suffered a torn ACL, ending his year and putting his 2025-26 season at risk.

Uncover the unbreakable bond of the former Mavericks star duo as Luka Dončić supports Kyrie Irving through tough times.

The Lakers have found their groove, and with the latest addition of superstar guard Luka Dončić, things seem to be trending upward for Los Angeles. L.A. acquired Dončić on Feb. 1 in a move that no one saw coming,

After spending part of three seasons together as teammates, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic faced off on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dalla

The pair spent just two years as teammates but it's clear a strong bond that goes "deeper than basketball" remains.

Before the Dallas Mavericks played the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since the Luka Doncic trade, Kyrie Irving drew plenty of attention as he sported a new look. Ahead of Tuesday's showdown, the Mavericks shared several photos of Irving rocking his new haircut, as well as a cleaner facial look.