Kyrie Irving dropped an honest Luka Doncic admission before the upcoming Mavericks-Lakers game on Tuesday night.

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Charlotte Hornets at home on Thursday, bouncing back from two consecutive losses. Kyrie Irving played a pivotal role in the victory and shared an optimistic perspective on his performance following the game.

The Dallas Mavericks will face Luka Dončić for the first time Tuesday night since they shockingly traded him away at the beginning of the month. It's a highly anticipated matchup after the deal sent Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers,