Kyrie Irving's tenure in Dallas has been relatively quiet. That is until recent events. With the team on the outside looking in on the playoffs, Irving has vented his frustrations. The team isn't exactly where they thought it would be. Not seeing success on the scoreboard is starting to leak over to other aspects. That includes having a short temper. For one Philadelphia 76ers fan, they met the wrath of a frustrated Kyrie Irving.
Fans have long been going a little too far with the players on the floor. There's a way to have fun at a game as a fan. However, there's also a way to go too far as a fan. In recent years, we have seen more player and fan interactions. Most of those interactions have not been friendly. On Wednesday night, the Mavericks were in a battle with the Sixers. That is when Irving and a Sixers fan got into a heated debate on the court.
Kyrie Irving Voices Frustrations With Sixers Fan
Frustrations are at an all-time high in Dallas. The incident in Philadelphia on Wednesday is another indicator of those frustrations. Luckily the referee stood between Irving and the fan. Eliminating any chance of this situation growing into something ugly. The Mavericks dropped the game to the Sixers 116-108. There has been no report on what the fan may have said to Irving. Which is causing speculation to run on what caused the heated exchange.
The Mavericks are not where they wanted to be on the season. The loss to the Sixers on Wednesday was more salt in the wound. Kyrie's patience looked to be wearing thin far too early in the game. What could have been said to cause Irving to go after the fan? Is it time for the league to start policing fans more often? Irving has been no strange to be outspoken in the past. This situation stokes the flames of Irving's stigma around the league. Let us know what you think might have been said in the comments below. To read more on Kyrie and the Mavericks, stay right here with HNHH.