Steph Curry Reacts to Heartbreaking Kyrie Irving News – Sports Illustrated
The NBA world came together on Tuesday when it was revealed that Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings.Irving showed just how truly resilient he was as he stepped to shoot two free throws while on a torn ACL. It was a moment that had every NBA fan rooting for him as the superstar guard was clearly emotional and in pain.A post shared by NBA on ESPN (@nbaonespn)Among those rooting for Irving was Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry. The Warriors guard left a message for Irving on Instagram.”That’s a testimony right there,” Curry said on Instgram.Curry and Irving have a very storied history with one another. The two superstar guards have played in multiple NBA Finals against each other, with each earning championships against each other. Irving recently gave massive praise to Curry, describing their relationship with each other.“Me and Steph’s relationship is ultra-competitive, just where it started from,” Irving said a few weeks ago in February. “He’s been the guy for our generation for a while. For success, whether it be the way he handles being a franchise leader… I’ve learned a lot from him.”Kyrie Irving on Steph Curry:“Me and Steph’s relationship is ultra competitive, just where it started from… He’s been the guy for our generation for a while. For success, whether it be the way he handles being a franchise leader… I’ve learned a lot from him.”(via Mavs/YT) pic.twitter.com/OFYabjZSCaAt 32 years old, recovering from an ACL tear is going to be a very tough injury for Irving. It’s an injury that can sometimes take over a full year to fully return to form, and by that point, Irving will be around 33-34 years old.Hopefully, Kyrie Irving can make a full recovery to the NBA because the league is a better place with him playing.NBA Trade Idea Sends Former 2x All-Star to Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green Reveals True Feelings on NBA BasketballSteve Kerr’s Kevin Durant Statement Before Warriors-Suns12-year NBA veteran that’s covered the league on Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and ESPNFollow @Farbod_E© 2025 ABG-SI LLC – SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. – All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
