Mavs Postgame Interviews Game 1 vs. Timberwolves: Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, Kidd

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, and Jason Kidd spoke to reporters after their Game 1 win of their Western Conference Finals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2024 NBA playoff series. They hold a 1-0 series lead.
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[@dpend]

You know I appreciate how well-spoken Kyrie is in interviews. He brings a lot of insight into the headspace of being in the league performing at a high level that is really rare to see in a professional athlete

[@d.n8832]

overrated spiritual leader.Thats all

[@bahriboy]

​@@d.n8832What are you accomplishing in your life to downplay him like that? Don't be a hater.

[@kizerflowzay72]

@@bahriboyjudging from his profile picture he’s probably jealous of the attention Kyrie gets

[@gleanabarrientos2408]

Kyrie and luka best DUO

[@rickstag8121]

@@d.n8832kyrie is cool Man!!

[@cdobrown6475]

Kyrie is the most articulate NBA player of them all.

[@robertbaker3174]

At my ripe age of 67, I am ecstatic seeking Irving, spreading his knowledge and experience. Who cares who wins? I have only wanted to see everyone give everything they have. That IS life.

[@chaps1444]

I agree with most of your comment except for who cares who wins... Us Maverick fans care who wins!😂 G🏀 MAVS!

[@robertbaker3174]

@@chaps1444 I feel ya! You know what I am saying. The Cowboys are the opposite of this!

[@chrisconnally5713]

everybody cares if they win or not, But you have to know you can’t win them all, you just have to give your all…kyrie brings that attitude and wisdom… Love this guy and what he’s done for the Mavericks

[@chaps1444]

@@robertbaker3174 Yeah but we still love the cowboys also! If you're a fan you're a fan! Do-or-die still gonna love em. But I hear you!

[@chrisconnally5713]

y’all had to to bring the boys into this? They’ve been breaking my heart for damn near 30 years… don’t harsh my buzz. go mavs!

[@Pjdmffl]

Lively is a very bright young man. He’s going to do HUGE things in this league! So proud of him

[@scottferguson1833]

Jason Kidd has a great sense of humor.

[@musikshane]

I think so too. He’s just so monotone that his delivery kinda sucks . And his humor is dry

[@circaen]

I think he gets off on not giving the answer the reporter is trying to get out of him.

[@lv_lambo3162]

Facts 😂lol

[@halbronco7690]

@@musikshane being monotone is more interesting then overselling imo, sneaking jokes in is best

[@chaps1444]

People forget or don't know... Kidd won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA and has two NBA championship rings, one as a player with the Mavericks and one as a coach with L.A. > G🏀 MAVS!!!

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

Let's GO MAVS!

[@cooper8985]

Kyrie is the reason why I watch post games . I love the way he articulates himself.

[@florenceserion7302]

Me too. I mean he's the ONLY reason...

[@Yaqar_yadya]

J Kidd isn't getting enough credit in this playoff run...he's clearly tha best coach left in the playoffs. Makes the best corrections from game to game, n got them boys out there runnin!!..mavs in 6

[@Theonewholaughs34]

Totally agree

[@user-nn7md2xn2y]

They havent lost two games in a row this whole run🔥🔥

[@Benedict_Savage]

Agreed. He got murdered by the fans and media during that bad streak after the trade deadline, but nobody seems to give him any credit for the turnaround and the achievements so far

[@pat_n_black7563]

@@Benedict_Savagehe’s all about patience and process which fans don’t have any of.

[@Benedict_Savage]

@@pat_n_black7563 the minimum they can do is admit he's doing a good job when he clearly is. He earned his contract extention this year.

[@Tursilyano-ds2hg]

J kidd is a humble man

[@thomaswood2418]

Lively sound like he learned more than Chet in less time honestly

[@Pjdmffl]

He is just amazing! He is soaking it all in

[@Doler589]

That’s because Chet doesn’t have a VET Champion on his team to help him build better habits.

[@thomaswood2418]

@Doler589 I can agree wit that 2

[@ac1200]

LOL Kyrie isn’t on team USA.

[@kbthegoat824]

watch team USA call him to replace a guy not being able to go due to injury.

[@chaps1444]

@@kbthegoat824 Edward's ,holiday

[@coloradoco12]

Ky attitude lately makes me happy. Congrats young man for finding your place. FE

[@kieranmccabe2729]

Love this new version of Kyrie. Lovely redemption story

[@DickiMoltisanti]

We all go through our joker arcs not all of us see it through though

[@DirtyDan21300]

This playoff run is showing that ppl never really watched luka

[@justinchavez286]

God I love every Mavs team, but I want to say I love this team

[@chaps1444]

And a bunch of fans were saying fire kid. I bet they're saying they didn't say that now😂

[@GTR24]

In Dallas the toxic fans called him a terrorist

[@chaps1444]

@@GTR24 It's sad how people can be so cold-blooded when kid has accomplished so much... I loved him when he played for the Mavs. With all his accomplishments and more to come. Kidd won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA and has two NBA championship rings, one as a player with the Mavericks and one as a coach with L.A.

[@pineconebliss]

Does Luka have a contract with Gatorade? He perfectly placed that Gatorade logo in front of the camera. It's too perfectly placed to not be choreographed/orchestrated.

[@NightTimeRush]

Yes he does 😅

[@tiakiki2144]

Yes , he has a deal with Gatorade since last month I believe.

[@brentbrooks3664]

That’s your only takeaway from these interviews? Product placement lmao?

[@pineconebliss]

@@NightTimeRush Thanks for the confirmation fam.

[@itzcapondabeat9804]

Kai has been a God Send not only to the Mavs but especially for Luka. Kai knows Luka doesn't need help or mentorship on actually playing the game from a skillset side nor on how to play the game from IQ standpoint. Kai understands that he just needs to be an influence on the growth of Luka's mental and emotional side of the game. And that once luka can get out of his head and be in control of his emotions and be even keel throughout game......Mannnn. And Kai is decorated enough for it to resonate with Luka

[@Dzad00]

@grantafseth someone needs to ask Luka why his knee has been bleeding for a month straight 😂

[@janlouisrivera928]

Probably pain relief injections of some sort for that sprain.

[@Elitemekoggle]

Lmaooooooo fukin krazy man imagine what they look like when he take the sleeve off

[@seekerodyssey1]

This stupid reporter says u win game 1, just to make them relax. WTF u are doing dude. If they do it 1-1 and then 1-1 on our court then the situation is again against us. We have to give it 150% next game to make it 2-0 Then take advantage of our home court to close the series. If they gain confidence it is tough to stop. You saw the comeback with the defending champions.

[@adrianpickett6664]

These are probably some of the best post game questions I've heard all season

[@morishogo144]

Yeah guys you never seen luka when he was younger how fit he was, he could jump, run, he was quicker. Luka lose some weight pls!

[@zapmando]

Luka gonna eat lightweight Mcdaniels this whole series, hes good

[@franciscovilla83ify]

Yea you don’t know ball. He’s big for a reason. He’ll post up your lil guard or post up your big. Bump bump fade away

[@morishogo144]

@@franciscovilla83ify that's also true

[@freelance_commie]

That “extra” weight won the game tonight lol. Could run over McDaniels and Ant no problem.

[@rlmtorres6780]

don't forget that Luka is playing injured yet he's playing 40+ minutes and the crazy thing about this is his triple double on playoffs with injury 💪💪💪

[@heavenboms8111]

The future is bright for lively

[@drazenaldrich3355]

Derek lively is a good speaker

[@austintroutman8325]

Doesn't seem like a rookie, seems mature. This team is special. I want them to beat the Celtics to win it.

[@tanthony3895]

The answer to why they won is simple....Luka in beast mode.

[@robertvrhovec9696]

8:50 is the most precious moment of press conference 😆

[@OCHitters]

If thw mavs can keep the game worhing 5 or so with a few minuets left i feel like we are going to win the series. We have the best closing duo.

[@thecircle2662]

Lively's voice sounds like Kobe

[@JasonThomas-eg9qf]

Huge Luka fan. Think he’s the best player in the world without the Mavs winning a title this year. I think they will. I hate the way he treated Gafford at the end of the first half. Really needs to manage his emotions…but he did ignore the officials for the most part. Mavs in 5.

[@ThatboiWaterz]

Luka just being a leader leading his team in war so emotions will flare up he hates losing.

[@JasonThomas-eg9qf]

@@ThatboiWaterz I don’t disagree, but he needs more patience with players not on his level. You’ll never see him dress down Kyrie like that.

[@bigbroski211]

I ❤ Kyrie , Luka 2:38 and the whole team I want Kyrie to win a ring without LaBum . And see if LaBum does it without him 😂😂😂😂😂. He belongs in Dallas , him and Luka look like 2 brothers playing ball and chillen just love the way they vibe man beautiful for the game 🥰🫡🔥🫵. Let’s go Mavs , and Luka the coldest white boy since Larry Bird , u be schooling them brothers I wanna see you shatter all the records because you really have a chance and win a couple of rings along the way 😂

[@ThatboiWaterz]

Kyrie&Luka schooling them boys 😂

[@framjeefamily5503]

I can listen to Kyrie speak on any topic... He keeps it so real.

[@joebaer1358]

Kyrie is still a demon, man he played great. Hope he keeps it up.

[@ZamBarabaTuzka]

He's a demon to opposing teams, but a godsend to the mavs

[@jctv7428]

Uhmmm im here for AMAZING by luka...

[@jameswynn6357]

Kyrie is a special player.

[@Elitemekoggle]

I love lively that dude is fuckin legit

[@Michael-vn2jj]

Gobert gets hate but dude played 38 minutes and theyvwere a +10 with him on court. In the ten minutes he sat they were -13 Dray was trying to clown Rudy after game but Rudy wasnt the problem

[@carltonclaboine2855]

Oh, y’all are going to sit up here and act like y’all didn’t see the disrespect Luka Dončić gave Daniel Gafford before halftime. I know one thing we would’ve had a conversation in that locker room. And it would have went like this, let’s get one thing straight. I don’t care what your name is, I am a grown man.

[@TheOrdener]

“Act like”? I really didn’t see it. Can you tell us what it was?

[@carltonclaboine2855]

@@TheOrdener It was 8 seconds left at the end of the quarter or half.

[@Pjdmffl]

@@TheOrdener missed screen. Luka had to jack a late shot clock 3. He was frustrated. He’s a competitor…not sure why everyone is freaking out

[@innisaverecords1316]

You’re on your coach boss not the western conference finals

[@LuisGarcia-zh3zm]

Mavs in 6

[@dylanbechtell3756]

Kyrie should be team usa

[@stricklysickley2603]

Snači šuti getorade je naj jači ako ga luka puza!

[@ganglproduction]

Luka kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGakhaaiitCYd7M top

[@ericpittmanjr.4118]

Kai stay on Luka ass. He not ready to lead.

[@tanthony3895]

Kyrie's underhanded remarks about Luka .. c'mon bro, without him you don't stand a chance in hell. Get real dude. He carries all your asses. Dude talks WAAAAY too much.

[@TheOrdener]

I didn’t notice. What remarks do you mean?

[@rjg3001]

@CoachJKid&CoachingStaff @Don @Irv @PJ @G-Force @ D2J @D-Live @Greenmachine @Ex @JHardy @Ex @Timmy @Lawson @Morris @Powell @ Max 🫡