Mavericks star Kyrie Irving had a fan ejected from the game between Dallas and the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.
The game came to a halt with 8:46 left in the third quarter and the Hornets were leading the Mavericks 59-52. Irving called an NBA official and pointed to the fan in question. Security approached the man and escorted him out of his seat.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving and Hornets center Mark Williams battle for the ball in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
The fan was wearing a Washington Redskins cap and a DC United jersey. Hornets fans began booing as security came looking for the man.
It’s unclear what the fan said to get him sent off.
Irving has been in trouble with the fans recently. After Dallas lost its third straight game on Friday, Irving heard boos from his own home crowd. After the match, he addressed the reactions of the fans.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving passes against Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. in Charlotte on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
«Obviously you want to play well, but only five people on the court can play for the Dallas Mavericks,» he said after the game. «If the fans want to trade venues, then be my guests. I have years of work ahead of me to be good enough to be at this level.»
Irving has been with his new team for about six weeks, citing recent difficulties adjusting to new teammates.
«And we’re still feeling each other in a way of getting used to each other’s efforts, attitudes and temperaments,» Irving said. «And that’s a real thing. That’s a human thing. It’s a human element. Whether people believe it in basketball or not, there’s a fine line between winning basketball games and everybody being on the same page and losing basketball games and things get chipped and Fingers pointing.»
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is defended by Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on March 26, 2023. (Sam Sharpe-USA Today Sports)
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Even with Irving, Dallas is fighting for a playoff spot. Entering Sunday, the Mavericks ranked 11th, just behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavericks were 36-38 going into their game against the Hornets.