It isn't Irving's first time battling through a lengthy recovery process. Earlier in his career he fractured his kneecap while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and he didn't return until December of the following season.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL last season against the Sacramento Kings. The one-time NBA champion has been rehabbing his

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving provided a realistic update on his recovery from the ACL injury that ended his season early.