Kyrie Irving is entering year 14 of his illustrious NBA career searching for his second championship. He and the Dallas Mavericks had an incredible run in the playoffs last season but fell short after running into the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
Health has always been an issue for Irving and now with load management being so prevalent in the league, he and his teammate Luka Doncic, miss games fairly regularly. When he is on the court, Irving is still one of the best pure scorers in the league, along with his electric ball handling. Let’s analyze his fantasy outlook for the upcoming season.
Kyrie Irving’s 2023 Statistics
Kyrie Irving had another abbreviated season due to injury in his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks. It’s inevitable at this point for him to get hurt and miss a portion of the regular season. In only 58 games last season, he averaged 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, and 5 rebounds. Irving’s statistics are consistent with what he has done for most of his career.
Irving was 45th in fantasy points after another injury-plagued season just ahead of fellow guard Trae Young. He averaged 42.8 fantasy points per game finishing in the top 20 for guards. Irving was one of the most reliable fantasy guards when he could stay on the court.
Kyrie Irving’s 2024-2025 Projections
Kyrie Irving is 32 years old and still playing at an extremely high level in today’s NBA. If he can stay healthy, he should have a few more great seasons in his career. According to ESPN, he is projected to average 25.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in 64 games. When deciding whether or not to draft Irving, have a contingency plan for when he ultimately gets hurt and misses nearly 20 games again.
The injuries are the storyline for Irving, but when he plays, he will produce for your fantasy team. He should easily slot in the top 30 in fantasy points this season and can be drafted in the middle rounds in all formats. If Irving is miraculously healthy for an entire season, he will be a steal where his ADP is currently.
Final Thoughts
Kyrie Irving won Rookie of the Year, is an eight-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA selection, and an NBA Champion. He is most likely going to the Hall of Fame when his career is all said and done. After linking up with Luka Doncic, Irving and the Mavericks were in the NBA Finals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. This is what a healthy Kyrie Irving looks like.
The Dallas Mavericks aren’t going to lead the league in wins or be a top seed in the Western Conference, but come playoff time, they will be a tough out with Irving. He was excellent during the Dallas Mavericks run to the Finals and if he continues that in the regular season in the upcoming season, he may be back in the Finals and helping your fantasy team to a championship.
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