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

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

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 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,

Irving, who has been in exceptional form, will look to build on his momentum when the Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night. Sitting at ninth in the Western Conference, Dallas will aim for a strong finish to secure a direct playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.

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

Los Angeles Lakers (34-21, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -8; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.