An ACL tear on average can take 10-12 months to heal after surgery, though it's already been reported that the Mavericks are optimistic Irving could return by January of next season, which would be 10 months from when he sustained the injury. Mavs coach Jason Kidd echoed that report Monday while appearing on the DLLS Mavericks podcast, too.

Jason Kidd recalls his first matchup with Michael Jordan, a surreal moment capped off by a missed swipe, a reverse layup, and an unforgettable wink.

John Stockton had a sly and mischievous way of playing that made him both respected and hated. The Utah Jazz legend wasn’t flashy or loud, but he knew how to get under your skin—just enough to throw you off without ever really getting caught.