Kyrie Irving found a way to make an impact around the Dallas Mavericks without stepping on the floor.
In a team-shared video that quickly circulated online, Irving surprised his teammates with custom golf carts, creating a lighthearted moment inside the Mavericks’ facility, per Bleacher Report. Rookie Cooper Flagg captured the energy of the reveal when he shouted, “Oh, we outside with it!? Oh, we outside with it, huh?!” while taking one of the carts for a spin.
The gesture arrived during a season in which Irving has not yet played, as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL. Even from the sidelines, Irving has stayed connected to the group, and the gift underscored that presence.
Irving Gives Golf Carts To Whole Squad
The video showed multiple Mavericks players enjoying the carts, including Flagg and Klay Thompson, who tested the ride around the practice space. Irving told teammates the carts would eventually be shipped to their homes, turning a fun moment into something practical and personal.
The Mavericks sit at 10–17, though the team has won five of its last seven games. Flagg recently posted the first 40-point performance of his career in a 140–133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz, offering another highlight in a challenging season.
Irving’s absence has remained a constant storyline, but moments like this shifted attention toward team chemistry rather than standings. The reaction from players suggested the gift landed exactly as intended, a morale boost and a reminder of Irving’s role within the group despite his injury.
Irving’s Pattern of Off-Court Impact
While Irving has often faced scrutiny for past comments and decisions, he has also built a reputation for quiet generosity. One notable example came when he donated $40,000 to help an elderly woman preserve family-owned land in South Carolina that dated back to 1865.
Kyrie Irving gifted the entire team golf carts and Cooper Flagg spoke on his relationship with him saying he ‘been a really good vet’ for him.
Kyrie Irving is also in the background calling out names of children receiving gifts from the Dallas Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/MUKu35J7fR
— Abby Jones (@_abigaiiiil) December 17, 2025
In another instance, Irving stepped in to cover $22,000 in tuition for Howard University student Destiny Thompson after she shared her struggle to remain enrolled due to unpaid fees. What began as a GoFundMe request for $6,000 turned into full financial security for her education. Irving made the payment without seeking public recognition.
Those acts, paired with the recent Mavericks gift, highlight a consistent thread in Irving’s off-court behavior. He has often chosen direct action over public statements, supporting individuals and groups without attaching conditions or expectations.
Klay Thompson’s presence in the golf cart video added to the levity of the moment. As Thompson joked about “testing the suspension,” the clip reflected a relaxed atmosphere inside the facility, even amid a season filled with obstacles.
Irving’s return timeline remains uncertain, but his influence within the Mavericks continues to show up in different ways. As Stephen A. Smith recently noted, a fully healthy Dallas roster still carries significant potential. For now, Irving’s latest gesture offered a snapshot of leadership that extended beyond points and minutes, reminding teammates and fans alike that his impact does not pause when the game does.
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