What happened: The Cleveland Cavaliers honored Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving with a video tribute commemorating his 2016 Game 7 championship-winning shot. Irving received a standing ovation from the Cleveland crowd during his visit with Dallas.

Why it matters: Irving is averaging 21.6 points per game in 2026-27 through 10 games for Dallas. His perimeter creation and ability to generate clean looks in isolated late-game possessions remain unmatched across the league. His shotmaking pedigree was forged in high-leverage moments in Cleveland and still dictates game outcomes a decade later.