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For Irving, the two words for Mavs this year is consistency and discipline.

Anyone wanting to know the temperature of the Dallas Mavericks entering Thursday’s much-anticipated season-opener against the San

Antonio Spurs, just ask guard Kyrie Irving.

“We’re in a great place right now,” Irving said following Monday’s practice. “I think a lot of us are motivated, we’re focused, we’re driven, we have our priorities straight, and we’re just ready for another long journey.

“I think the most important thing for us is just remaining healthy and doing everything we can on our off days to better prepare for our opponents, and also ramming up our film and our communication when we’re preparing for games.