Referring to the three-year, potentially $126 million contract he signed in September, Irving stated, “I wanted all the incentives in my contract to be tied to my performance, specifically in terms of wins and the number of games I play.” He added, “I’m very aware of every detail, so I aimed to set realistic expectations for myself and establish favorable terms, with the primary goal of playing as many games as possible.”
As the playoffs approach, few teams have been as impressive as the Mavericks, who have won 16 of their last 18 games. Luka Dončić continues to make a compelling MVP case, nearly averaging a triple-double with 33.9 points, 9.8 assists, and 9.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Irving has shown strong chemistry with his superstar teammate.
The Mavericks have secured the No. 5 seed and will face the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round.
Irving is averaging an impressive 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, and five rebounds per game, shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.7% from three-point range. According to NBA.com, the Mavericks outscore their opponents by 6.9 points per 100 possessions when Irving is on the court, while they are outscored by 0.7 points per 100 possessions when he’s off.
It’s clear that Irving has found his groove in Dallas, and on Wednesday, he added a little more to his earnings.
