Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Andrew Irving was born on March 23, 1992 in Melbourne, Australia. He grew up with siblings and has a diverse range of interests including reading, singing, dancing, and playing the Baritone Saxophone.

On October 22, 2009, Kyrie Irving committed to Duke University and played with the Blue Devils during the 2010-2011 season under head coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Kyrie Irving made his comeback to the basketball court after suffering a severe ligament injury in his right big toe during the season. He returned to play for Duke in the NCAA Tournament, scoring 28 points in a game against Arizona.

Kyrie Irving was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

Kyrie Irving was named the All-Star Game MVP in 2013.

Kyrie Irving was voted by fans to be the starting point guard for the Eastern Conference in the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. He recorded 31 points and 14 assists, winning the MVP of the game as the East defeated the West 163-155.

The US National Team, including Kyrie Irving, became world champions at the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Irving was chosen as the MVP of the tournament.

On November 17, Kyrie Irving injured his index finger during a game. Despite the injury, he returned to play the next game.

On December 15, 2014, Kyrie Irving achieved his highest score in the league with 44 points, despite his previous injury.

During a 12-game winning streak, Irving scored a career-high 55 points against Portland, setting a Cavaliers franchise record for three-pointers and becoming the second-highest scorer in Cavaliers history.

Irving scored a career-high 57 points, including a buzzer-beating three-point shot to send the Cavaliers into overtime, in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.

In his first career playoff game, Irving scored 30 points in a win over the Boston Celtics, helping the Cavaliers reach the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history.

In a playoff game against the Detroit Pistons, Irving scored a career-high 31 points, helping the Cavaliers sweep the Pistons in the first round of the playoffs.

Kyrie Irving hits a game-winning three pointer over Stephen Curry in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers win their first championship in 52 years.

In the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the United States basketball team, led by the player, won the gold medal by defeating the Serbian National Team in the final match with a score of 96-66. Kyrie Irving contributed with 4 points and 4 assists in the game.

Kyrie Irving made his season debut on December 20, 2015, after recovering from a knee injury suffered in the finals and missing the start of the 2015-16 season.

After losing the 2017 Finals, Kyrie Irving requests a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, expressing his desire to no longer play alongside LeBron James.

On August 22, 2017, Kyrie Irving was traded to the Boston Celtics where he currently plays.

Kyrie Irving scored 22 points and 10 assists in his debut game for the Celtics against the Cavaliers, but they lost 102-99. He missed a chance to tie the game with a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Kyrie Irving scored 35 points in a 110-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks, recording his first 30-point game as a Celtic and becoming the player with the most points (245) in his first 11 games with Boston.

Kyrie Irving underwent a procedure to remove a tension wire in his left knee, leading to him being ruled out for the entire postseason with a recovery time of four to five months.

Kyrie Irving signs a 4-year, $141 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets, teaming up with Kevin Durant.

On July 7, 2019, Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency.

On October 23, 2019, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Brooklyn Nets with 50 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in a 127–126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, making history as the first player to score 50 points or more in a team debut.

On January 12, 2020, Kyrie Irving returned from a right shoulder injury, scoring 21 points on a 10-of-11 shooting in the 108–86 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

On January 25, 2020, Kyrie Irving scored 45 points, along with six rebounds and seven assists, leading Brooklyn to a 121–111 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons.

On January 31, 2020, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 54 points on 19-of-23 shooting in a 133–118 win over the Chicago Bulls.

During the 2020-21 preseason, Kyrie Irving returned to Boston to play in an empty arena due to COVID protocols. Before the game, he burned sage on the court to 'cleanse the energy' within the building.

Kyrie Irving voiced his worries about encountering racism as he returns to play in Boston for the first time with fans present at TD Garden. He hopes to avoid any instances of subtle racism or offensive remarks from the crowd.

During Game 3 of the series in Boston, Kyrie Irving was booed by the fans as he took the floor. He shot 6-for-17 (35.3 percent) in the Nets' loss.

On July 29, 2021, Irving built a solar water center in Pakistan through his K.A.I. Family Foundation, providing sustainable access to clean water for communities in need.

Kyrie Irving was benched by the Nets on October 12, 2021, after the announcement of a mandate requiring New York City athletes to be vaccinated against COVID-19. He was deemed ineligible to practice or play games until he became a 'full-time participant'.

Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, had four assists, and four rebounds in a 125–99 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the Nets' season opener.

Kyrie Irving scored 37 points and had eight assists in a 123–95 win over his former team, the Boston Celtics.

On February 10, 2022, the Sixers and Nets executed a trade involving James Harden and Ben Simmons, both seeking fresh starts. The trade was seen as beneficial for both teams, with the Nets acquiring Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and future draft picks.

On November 3, 2022, the Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five NBA games due to his failure to deny having antisemitic beliefs, deeming him unfit to be associated with the team.

Nike suspends and terminates its contract with Kyrie Irving following controversies related to antisemitic statements made by the player.

On January 20, 2023, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 48 points, including eight 3-pointers, along with 11 rebounds, six assists, and four steals in a win over the Utah Jazz.

In the midst of a successful season for the Nets, Kyrie Irving shocked the world by requesting a trade ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline. He announced that he would leave in free agency if not dealt by the deadline, as he and the Nets reportedly couldn't agree on an extension.

On February 6, 2023, the Brooklyn Nets traded Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks along with Markieff Morris. In return, the Nets received Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, and future draft picks.

The ongoing drama between Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics continues as another chapter is expected to unfold during the 2024 season.