Irving was named the MVP of the 2014 All-Star Game in New Orleans. There are five other former All-Star MVPs on Team Shaq, including LeBron James, Curry, Tatum, Lillard and Durant. The team will play against the Rising Stars squad in the first semifinal game of the newly-revamped tournament format.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is not afraid to criticize the NBA when he feels it’s right. When asked about what he would want the NBA to change, he gave a simple yet insightful answer. “Probably a shortened season and a longer break during All-Star,

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will take center Anthony Davis's spot in the annual contest, according to a Monday afternoon report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

SAN FRANCISCO — Kyrie Irving fielded questions from reporters Saturday afternoon during the NBA’s All-Star Media Day. Here’s a brief transcript of what the Dallas Mavericks star said. Irving’s answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity.