Kyrie Irving, a star for the Dallas Mavericks, just uploaded an Instagram photo album including a glossy carousel of sunset smiles, family memories, and shots taken from the yacht deck.
His ex-teammate and Slovenian sensation, Luka Dončić, posted a remark that caused the true fireworks, not the on-deck entertainment.
Slobodan Dončić Challenge Kyrie Irving’s Yacht Post It was labelled simply, “All, in due time. #A11even #ChiefHela,” when Irving’s carousel went online.
Without wasting a moment, Dončić brought up their former Dallas friendship, maybe hinting at FOMO, and reminded the long-time sharpshooter of their old togetherness.
“Thanks for the invitation on the yacht.” Dončić placed those seven words beneath a sequence of images of Irving leisurely reclining on the yacht’s railing, recuperating his left knee, and other things.
This comes months after the Los Angeles Lakers traded for the Slovenian star from the Dallas Mavericks in early 2025; the exchange was a mix of friendly jabs and “where was I?” FOMO.
Dončić has been the centre of attention during the free agency frenzy, while Irving has spent the summer recovering from his ACL tear that happened in March.
Their short Facebook showdown generated more interest than the majority of on-court highlights, proving that basketball drama can exist outside of games.
Dončić’s Unfolding Contract Saga With the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers star is already thinking about what’s next in his career, as he becomes eligible for a four-year, $228.6 million extension with the team on August 2.
He could have signed a five-year deal with the Mavericks worth more than $345 million if he hadn’t been traded at the 2025 deadline, according to league rules.
According to ESPN Insider Brian Windhorst, Dončić’s decision is “the most important domino in this year’s free-agency market.”
He also mentioned that the deal’s salary burden could affect Los Angeles’ capacity to sign complementing talents or fill important depth roles surrounding LeBron James.
Also, the Lakers have signed Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia to two-year contracts, so they have already entered the market.
Despite the clear allure of locking in nearly $60 million per season, Dončić is not without alternatives.
As revealed by Silver Screen and Roll, he could bypass this four‑year extension altogether by playing out the 2025‑26 campaign before hitting unrestricted free agency in 2026.
That path would open the door to a staggering five‑year, $296 million deal, which only the Lakers could afford.
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