Kyrie Irving led the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-98 victory over the West conference’s number 1 team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Friday with a stellar performance. With this victory, the Mavericks have improved to 23-19, while the Thunder have dropped to 34-7.
You always feel pumped up when you play and win against the team at the top of the table. Perhaps this led Kyrie Irving to engage in a heated argument with a Thunder player, which sparked a significant social media response.
Recently, user @legendz_nba shared audio from a heated moment during the game, revealing the words exchanged between the players. Kyrie Irving was heard using strong language, which is unusual for him.
LEAKED Audio Of Kyrie Irving Trash Talking Alex Caruso & Isaiah Joe👀:
— LegendZ (@legendz_nba) January 18, 2025
Kyrie: “Bro, stop with all that extra sh*t”
Joe: “Back the f*ck up”
Kyrie: “You’re not tough like that, n****”
Caruso: “Kai, I gotta stand up for my guy”
Kyrie: “Stop f*cking pushing us” pic.twitter.com/MUm84IdLEg
The situation started in the third quarter when Jaylin Williams was fouled by P.J. Washington. Alex Caruso stepped in to protect his teammate, which made Kyrie respond with some harsh words.
Kyrie was heard saying, “Bro, stop with all that extra shit.” Things heated up when Isaiah Joe told Kyrie to “Back the fck up,” and Kyrie replied, “You’re not tough like that, n***.”
Fans react to Kyrie Irving’s verbal altercation
On social media, fans quickly shared their thoughts. Many were surprised by Kyrie’s strong words because he’s usually calm and collected on the court. Some fans thought his tough talk was funny, saying he was trying to act tough.
Fans also shared their opinions about Caruso and Williams’ conversation during the incident.
you know you in the wrong getting that kinda reaction from Kyrie
— kam (@kampagnepapi) January 18, 2025
Kyrie acting tough is hilarious 😂 😂 he is not that guy either
— Alex B. (@KnicksCentral) January 18, 2025
Caruso folded so fucking quick 🤣🤣🤣
— Nando 🍀 (@nando17celtics) January 18, 2025
PJ elbowed JWill in the face, idk why Kyrie is so mad
— finn ⛈️ (@KLiC_KLaC__BaNG) January 18, 2025
Kyrie goes and picks on Caruso lol
— Rainproof Rainmaker 🤘 (@SeanRawlings10) January 18, 2025
