While Irving continues to play at an All-NBA level, executives pointed to the recent Luka Doncic trade and comments made by Maverick general manager Nico Harrison as to why Irving is in position to score a lucrative contract. “He fits our time frame,” Harrison said, referring to the addition of big man Anthony Davis. “If you pair him with Kyrie [Irving] and the rest of the guys, he fits right along with our time frame to win now and win in the future. And the future to me is three, four years from now.” -via ESPN / February 19, 2025