When the Dallas Mavericks were announced as the winners of the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, the basketball world was stunned — but no one had a more intriguing reaction than Kyrie Irving himself. Known for his calm composure, cryptic quotes, and deeper spiritual takes on the game, Kyrie’s response to this unexpected win was a mix of surprise, humor, and subtle excitement. 😅
As the announcement came in, cameras didn’t immediately catch Irving’s reaction, but soon after, the All-Star guard took to social media with a simple post: “Divine timing 😌🌀.” For fans of Kyrie, this was classic — spiritual undertones, layered meaning, and just enough mystery to get everyone talking. But behind the emojis and cryptic calmness, you could sense a genuine buzz building. After all, the Mavericks not only made a strong postseason push, but now they were adding the No. 1 pick to a roster featuring Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving.
Later that evening, Irving hopped on a livestream and gave fans a more candid reaction. Flashing a grin, he leaned into the camera and said, “So y’all telling me we really got the number one pick? Man… the universe got jokes.” 😅 He laughed, shook his head, and added, “Luka and I were just talking about building something special here, but I didn’t know the basketball gods were gonna bless us like this.”
It’s a rare moment when Kyrie allows the public to see him truly surprised, and this was one of them. Though he didn’t name names, he hinted at the exciting possibilities that could come from adding a top-tier young talent to their already dynamic backcourt. “It’s about the foundation,” he said. “You want young guys who can buy into the culture, who want to compete, who want to grow mentally and spiritually — not just hoop.”
Fans quickly flooded social media with speculation about who the Mavs might pick — from French sensation Alexandre Sarr to wing scorer Matas Buzelis. But Kyrie kept it philosophical. “The right soul’s gonna be guided to Dallas. I can feel it.”
Of course, jokes started flying, too. One fan tweeted, “Kyrie about to sage the No. 1 pick before they even get to training camp.” Another wrote, “Kyrie just manifested that top pick, didn’t he?”
While Irving’s reaction was part laughter, part zen, the message was clear: this is a turning point. After years of fluctuating playoff hopes, Dallas now has a golden opportunity to add a franchise-changing player — and Irving, ever the thinker, sees it as more than luck.
“It’s alignment,” he said. “A chance to keep building something powerful here. I’m grateful.”
And with that, Kyrie smiled, gave a peace sign to the camera, and logged off — leaving Mavs fans buzzing not just about the pick, but about what comes next. One thing’s for sure: with Kyrie Irving in the mix, expect the unexpected. 😅
