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Shawn Marion delivers sobering Kyrie Irving reality check amid Mavericks comeback hopes

As Kyrie Irving prepares to return to the Dallas Mavericks for the 2026-27 NBA season after missing the entire previous campaign with a torn ACL, former teammate Shawn Marion delivered a sobering assessment of the star guard’s chances of returning…

By Julian Ojeda · Clutch Points

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:08 PM

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Shawn Marion questioned whether Kyrie Irving can immediately regain his elite form following a torn ACL.
Marion noted that Irving looks healthy, worked out rigorously, and took a full year to recover.
Irving has been sidelined since suffering an ACL tear against the Sacramento Kings in March 2025.

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Former Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion provided a candid assessment regarding Kyrie Irving's upcoming return from a torn ACL. Speaking to Action Network's Kyle Odegard, Marion questioned whether the 34-year-old guard can return to his elite level against younger NBA talent, though he noted Irving looks healthy and worked hard during recovery.

Irving missed the entire 2025-26 season after tearing his ACL in March 2025 against the Sacramento Kings. He is scheduled to make his regular-season return on October 21 against the Houston Rockets, joining Cooper Flagg under new head coach Dusty May following a 26-56 campaign.

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