A Chinese fan wore an Irving jersey to climb Mount Everest. I responded: Thank you. This is really a challenge.

June 1: Mavericks star Irving responded to a fan on social media, who climbed Mount Everest in his Mavericks jersey.

This fan contacted Irving many times on social media. He wrote: "Irving, can you see my news? A Chinese fan brought your No. 11 jersey to Mount Everest. I am your loyal fan. I hope you will recover soon. I hope you will get your reply!"

Irving replied: "I am sincerely grateful for everyone's love and support. Seeing my fans do such a thing has inspired me to continue to grow to be my true self. Climbing Mount Everest, not to mention wearing my Dallas jersey to the summit of Mount Everest is a challenge in itself."

Irving is expected to return due to a cruciate ligament injury on the left knee.