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The Mavericks 21-man list is released: Irving alone cannot train together. AD requires goggles and Flag s beard

10:02pm, 30 September 2025【Basketball】

On September 30, the three top picks in the Mavericks Media Day completed a group photo of the final makeup photos. Anthony Davis, Kelly Irving, Cooper Flag, and Mavericks fans are looking forward to the cooperation of these three.

Kelly Irving said in an interview with Media Day: I am grateful for everything the management has done in the offseason. They have built the best team in the world, which allows me to recover from my injury. From the frustration of my ACL injury to the talk of a new contract, I am grateful for all this. Before I fell last season, I felt like I had played in the top 15 in the league, and injuries were uncontrollable and I would be back from recovery.

Judging from Irving's shooting, he has no problem walking. He underwent ACL repair surgery on March 25. In other words, 189 days have passed. The recovery period for the complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee is September to December. Kidd made it clear that Irving's return early is false statements, and Irving's recovery is planned and cannot be carried out in advance.

The Mavericks' training camp 21 people have also been confirmed. According to Kidd's interview, only Irving cannot participate in the joint training. The rest will participate:

Irving, Davis, Flagg, Powell, Dennis Smith, Powell, Washington, Hardy, Kelly, Ryan Nembhard, Exam, Brandon Williams, Marshall, Martin, Clay, Earl, Leifley, Russell, Christie, Gafford, Matthew Clifford;

Latest Brow was accidentally injured by Gafford last season. He underwent retinal shed repair surgery this summer. He can participate in training in good condition, but AD will wear goggles for the rest of his career, which has also confirmed.

Frager was originally a cream boy. He also grew a beard this summer. Irving, Davis, and Flag all had beards. Flag, 19, got five years older after growing a beard. Kidd will let Flag assume part of the responsibility of holding the ball and organizing the ball in the new season.