Dallas Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Reacts To Heartbreaking News

Kyrie Irving sent out a post on X following the news of Joe Bryant passing away.

Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after a play against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in game two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

On Tuesday, the heatbreaking news that Joe Bryant had passed away was announced.

He was the father of the late Kobe Bryant and played eight seasons in the NBA for the San Diego Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets.

Via NBA History: "The NBA mourns the passing of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant (1954-2024). Joe played 8 NBA seasons with the 76ers, Clippers and Rockets and was a head coach in the WNBA for the LA Sparks. We extend our deepest condolences to the Bryant family."

The NBA mourns the passing of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant (1954-2024). Joe played 8 NBA seasons with the 76ers, Clippers and Rockets and was a head coach in the WNBA for the LA Sparks. We extend our deepest condolences to the Bryant family. pic.twitter.com/8X981jK9pE

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) July 16, 2024

Following the tragic news, Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving sent out a post on X.

His post had over 17,000 likes and 300,000 impressions in less than 24 hours.

Irving wrote: "Rest Well with the Ancestors Mr.Bryant

🤞🏾🪶♾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Rest Well with the Ancestors Mr.Bryant

🤞🏾🪶♾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/vBjvcLS4LN

— Chief Hélà 🤞🏾 (@KyrieIrving) July 17, 2024

Irving had been notably friends with Kobe.

Irving speaking about Kobe on June 3 (h/t Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints): "I don't know if anyone in here has ever lost a mentor or lost someone that is a little bit older than them, meant something to them. Even if you guys didn't talk every day, there was still that connection that they were always gonna be there for you. It wasn't just him; it was his family as well. He supported me unconditionally. I miss him every single day alongside the rest of the world and all the Kobe supporters around the world because he held such a big presence. He knew what his power was, he knew what his superpowers were and they weren't on the court all the time."

“I don’t know if anyone here has ever lost a mentor… Even if you guys didn’t talk everyday, there was still that connection that they were gonna always be there for you… I miss [Kobe Bryant] every single day.”

Kyrie Irving on Mamba’s impact 🫶

(via @JoeyMistretta_) pic.twitter.com/eHDr00qLJv

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 3, 2024