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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shake hands before an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark

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

After two years of playing together in Dallas, Irving played against Doncic in Tuesday's matchup in Los Angeles.

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 Dallas Mavericks. While Irving kept the Mavs in the game,

After the blockbuster Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade that went down earlier this month in the NBA, Tuesday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup instantly became one of the most highly anticipated contests of the season.

Lots of players looked up to Kobe Bryant, but Kyrie Irving idolized him and developed a close relationship with the late NBA legend. With the Dallas Mavericks in town to play the Los Angeles Lakers in a game where everyone was talking about Luka Doncic,

Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James respond to Kyrie Irving suffering a torn ACL for the Dallas Mavericks.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić sent his best wishes to his former teammate and friend, Kyrie Irving. Irving suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on Monday. Dončić shared this photo after the news broke on Tuesday morning via his personal Instagram account.

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

Kyrie Irving has dismissed the growing narrative that the Dallas Mavericks overused him, leading to his season-ending ACL tear. The injury, which occurred