Before heading into their game against Milwaukee on Wednesday, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd addressed questions about Kyrie Irving’s recent injury. Some speculated that Irving’s increased time on the court might have contributed to his torn ACL. Kidd, however, was quick to shut down these claims.
Taking the conversation into broader territory, Kidd spoke passionately for over four minutes, touching on the topic of balancing rest and play for star athletes. “The injury wasn’t about how much Kyrie’s been playing,” Kidd insisted. “It was just one of those unpredictable moments, a freak accident. That’s how we should be looking at it. But what happens instead? We’re stuck on these conspiracy theories, missing the real story.”
The coach’s candid remarks reflect frustration with the narratives that are often spun around professional athletes’ injuries, suggesting a preference for authentic storytelling over speculative assumptions.
