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Kyrie Irving, the standout player for the Dallas Mavericks, shares insights on his performance during Ramadan
Since the start of Ramadan on March 10th, Kyrie Irving has maintained an impressive average of 24.3 points, 8.0 assists, and 5.5 rebounds across four games. During this period, the Mavericks have achieved a record of 3-1. Notably, Irving also delivered one of the season's most remarkable buzzer-beaters. See below for details.
"Kyrie Irving acknowledges the difficulty of balancing his faith with performing at a star level in the NBA. However, he finds fulfillment in observing the Ramadan fast while excelling with the Dallas Mavericks."
"Ramadan is a special month. It's a special time. It's just you try not to think about the suffering too much and really focus on the journey with God and the path that you're on. Just stay focused on that and stay disciplined. It's a difficult journey," Irving said.
"Ramadan is a special month. It's a special time. It's just you try not to think about the suffering too much and really focus on the journey with God and the path that you're on. Just stay focused on that and stay disciplined. It's a difficult journey," Irving said.
Even amid fasting, Irving showcased his brilliance in Dallas' Sunday clash against the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets.
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Overcoming hunger, thirst, and fatigue, Irving attributes his energy and determination to perform at his peak to his faith in Allah, expressing gratitude and admiration.
"To be able to play 48 minutes and not do it with having a drink or any food in my stomach is nothing short of a miracle. So there's a universal god out there that's protecting me and I got to give credit to him," Kyrie said.
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