Overview
- The Mavericks’ video shows Irving playfully shoving a humanoid robot during a holiday event, sending it to the ground as teammates laughed.
- Dallas’ official X account shared the clip, which quickly circulated across social platforms and sports outlets.
- Irving, who is rehabbing a torn ACL, appeared engaged with teammates at the gathering and surprised them with customized golf carts.
- Captured audio includes Irving’s apology, saying, “My apologies, I thought I could push him a little harder.”
- Reports identify the machine as a Unitree humanoid, with outlets differing on model and cost; figures range from a rumored $100,000–$150,000 to a $16,000 price cited in one report.