Irving is out for the season! The only player to reach the "20+40+90" club this season

On March 5, Dallas Mavericks star KyrieIrving was ruled out for the season due to a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee . This news is undoubtedly a major blow to the Mavericks and the entire league, because Irving's performance this season is extremely efficient, becoming the only player this season to average more than20 points per game, while also shooting40%+ from three-point range and90%+ from free throws , showing his top offensive ability .

So far this season, Irving has played 50 games for the Mavericks, averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals, shooting percentage: 47.3% , three-point shooting percentage: 40.1% , free throw shooting percentage: 91.6% . Irving not only averages nearly 25 points per game, but also has efficient and stable shooting choices , especially the outside shooting percentage and free throw shooting percentage have reached the standards of the "40-90 Club".

Statistics show that he is the only player in the league this season to achieve an average of 20+ points, 40%+ three-point shooting percentage, and 90%+ free throw shooting percentage, which is enough to prove his superb scoring skills. What is more worth mentioning is that this is the fifth time that Irving has achieved this data in his career. In NBA history, only Stephen Curry (6 times) has achieved more than him, which shows his super high efficiency on the offensive end.

For the Mavericks, Irving's injury is undoubtedly a heavy blow. The team is currently striving to make a playoff spot, and the combination of him and Luka Doncic is the most important offensive weapon of the Mavericks. The two have worked together to lead the team to remain competitive in the West. Now that Irving is out for the season, the depth of the Mavericks' lineup will be severely tested.

In the absence of Irving, Doncic will have to take on more offensive tasks, and the team's role players, such as Tim Hardaway Jr., Derrick Jones, PJ Washington, etc., also need to take on greater responsibilities on the perimeter. If the Mavericks hope to make a difference in the playoffs, they must quickly adjust their tactics and find a suitable substitute solution.

Although Irving is in excellent form this season, injuries have always been a major challenge in his career . He has missed multiple seasons due to various injuries, and now the torn cruciate ligament in his left knee may affect his future competitive state. As a point guard who relies on speed and change of direction, it remains unknown whether Irving can return to his peak after recovery.

However, from historical experience, many stars can still maintain a high level of competitiveness after suffering serious injuries, such as Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, etc. Therefore, if Irving can recover through rehabilitation training , he will still have the opportunity to continue to show his scoring ability and hit more records in the future.

Irving's performance this season was good enough to make him the only player in the league to reach the 20+40+90 club data , but his season-ending injury undoubtedly left him with regrets. For the Mavericks, they need to find a new way of attacking in Irving's absence, and for Irving himself, he needs to recover as soon as possible and strive to return to the top in the next season and continue to write his legendary career.