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Kyrie Irving Clarifies Recovery Progress: 'Not Ahead of Schedule'

Kyrie Irving opens up about retirement thoughts. He and coach Jason Kidd clarify his recovery progress from ACL surgery.

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Kyrie Irving Clarifies Recovery Progress: 'Not Ahead of Schedule'

Kyrie Irving, the 33-year-old NBA star, is currently recuperating from ACL surgery, with no official return date set. Recent reports have sparked debate about his recovery progress, leading to a clarification from both Irving and head coach Jason Kidd.

Irving recently admitted that retirement crosses his mind more often than people realise, but he remains committed to his NBA career. He confirmed during Dallas Mavericks' Media Day that he's willing to go through injury rehab and recovery to play again.

Coach Jason Kidd has dismissed 'bad reporting' suggesting Irving is ahead of schedule. Both Irving and Kidd have confirmed that Irving is on track with his recovery, not ahead of it. Videos showing Irving taking basketball shots have surfaced, but the team has clarified that this doesn't indicate a faster-than-expected return for the Dallas Mavericks.

Irving, who has accomplished many impressive feats in the NBA, still loves the game and is eager to help the Dallas Mavericks make a potential postseason run upon his return.

Kyrie Irving, despite considering retirement more often, is committed to his NBA career and is on schedule in his recovery from ACL surgery. His return to the Dallas Mavericks will be a boost for the team's postseason aspirations. Fans eagerly await his comeback, but the team maintains that there's no official return date yet.

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