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Mavs guard Kyrie Irving hits 18,000-point mark as climb up NBA’s scoring list continues
Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving eclipsed a career milestone in Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves when he scored the 18,000th point of his sterling NBA career.
Irving entered the night sitting at 17,997. He hit a pair of free throws and then a short jumper in the first quarter to surpass the 18,000 mark. He ended the first half with eight points.
Irving is the 81st player in NBA history to hit the 18,000-point milestone. He’s currently sandwiched on the NBA’s all-time scoring list between World B. Free at No. 82 and Dave Bing at 80. Bing sits a little over 300 points ahead of Irving. Assuming health for Irving for the rest of the season (which is a big assumption for the Mavericks these days), the Mavs guard could fly through the 70s after catching Bing and even break into the high-60s on the all-time list by the end of the year. Among the names on Irving’s horizon: Julius Irving (No. 78), Tracy McGrady (77) and former Maverick Mark Aguirre (74).
Irving is currently playing his third season with Dallas and his 14th overall in the NBA. He’s posted 2,828 of his 18,001 points with the Mavericks, along with 3,062 with the Celtics, 3,879 with the Nets, and 8,232 (plus his only NBA championship) with the Cavaliers.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reached another milestone in his impressive NBA career, as he surpassed the 18,000-point mark in a recent game. Irving’s scoring prowess has been on full display throughout his career, and he continues to climb up the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Irving, known for his exceptional ball-handling skills and ability to score from anywhere on the court, has solidified himself as one of the league’s premier offensive talents. His smooth shooting stroke and crafty finishing around the rim have made him a nightmare for defenders to contain.
As Irving notches another milestone in his career, it serves as a reminder of his impact on the game of basketball. With each point scored, he etches his name further into the history books and solidifies his place among the greatest scorers in NBA history.
Mavericks fans can look forward to many more memorable moments from Irving as he continues to light up the scoreboard and lead his team to victory. Congratulations to Kyrie Irving on reaching the 18,000-point mark, a feat that further cements his status as a future Hall of Famer.
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