Dusty May, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, has praised Kyrie Irving's preparation ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season and said he has been thoroughly impressed by his work rate and reading of the game after tracking workouts and pickup sessions closely.
Speaking on 105.3 The FAN's K&C Masterpiece podcast, May said he has been blown away by the guard's level of preparation, attention to detail and basketball IQ, qualities he sees as decisive for the team's collective level, an assessment that was published by ClutchPoints — NBA and Fadeaway World — NBA in their coverage of the appearance.
Praise focused on preparation
May noted he has taken part in a couple of workouts and watched Irving's sessions in detail, adding that he could not be more excited about what he has seen. He pointed to the way Irving prepares every action, his focus on details and his tactical understanding as traits he had not seen with such consistency.
Sporting read for Dallas
The message underlines Dallas's reliance on Irving as a central piece for the coming season and frames his daily leadership and example as a driver for the young core. Amid external market speculation, the coach conveyed confidence in continuity and in the guard's competitive impact inside the locker room.
