Irving, speaking publicly about the trade for Anthony Davis for the first time, also addressed rumors about the Mavericks adding Kevin Durant.

Davis, 31, and Irving, 32, will be the foundational pieces of a Mavericks team that believes it can compete for championships.

Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving finally get to team up. Davis addressed the media on Tuesday after the shocking trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 10-time All-Star said he's excited about the move, largely because he and Irving have talked about teaming up for years.