Kyrie Irving expressed his surprise and sadness following the news of Luka Doncic’s trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first public comments about the trade, Irving conveyed, “Just really shocked. You just don’t imagine that you’re gonna get ready to go to sleep and find out news like that. So still the grieving process right now. I miss my hermano.”

Translation: “Just really shocked. You just don’t imagine that you’re gonna get ready to go to sleep and find out news like that. So still the grieving process right now. I miss my brother.”

Irving’s emotional reaction highlights the deep connections he formed with Doncic during their time as teammates. He acknowledges the difficult transition as the team adjusts to this unexpected change, while also expressing his commitment to welcome new teammates with open arms.