Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Andrew Irving was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on March 23, 1992. He is a renowned American basketball player currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets.

Kyrie Irving's passion for basketball began to flourish during his time in West Orange, New Jersey, where he frequently attended his father's adult-league games. This exposure played a significant role in nurturing his love for the sport.

In 2008, Kyrie Irving started his journey towards becoming a professional basketball player. This marked the beginning of his successful career in the sport.

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.

On January 19, 2010, Kyrie Irving was chosen to be part of the 2010 Junior National Select Team.

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.

On April 10, 2010, Kyrie Irving participated in the Nike Hoop Summit at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon.

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

During practice with the Cavaliers in the NBA Summer League, Kyrie Irving sustained a broken right hand after slapping it against a padded wall. He expressed disappointment and acknowledged the need to be more responsible about his health.

It was announced that Kyrie Irving would require hand surgery after sustaining a broken hand during practice with the Cavaliers in the NBA Summer League.

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.

On February 28, 2014, Kyrie Irving recorded his first career triple-double with 21 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a game against the Utah Jazz.

On April 5, 2014, Kyrie Irving recorded a then career-high 44 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

On July 10, 2014, Kyrie Irving signed a five-year, $90 million contract extension with the Cavaliers, coinciding with the formation of the new 'Big Three' in Cleveland.

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.

During a game against the New York Knicks on December 4, 2014, Kyrie Irving scored 37 points as part of an eight-game winning streak for the Cavaliers.

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.

On October 25, 2016, Irving scored 29 points in a 117–88 win over the New York Knicks after receiving his first championship ring.

Three days later, Irving scored 26 points and hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 44.3 seconds remaining to lift the Cavaliers to a 94–91 win over the Toronto Raptors.

On November 27, 2016, Irving scored 19 of his then-season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter of the Cavaliers' 112–108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

On December 5, 2016, Irving had a career-high 10th straight game with at least 20 points, finishing with 24 points in a 116–112 win over the Toronto Raptors.

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.

On December 21, 2016, Irving had 31 points and a career-high 13 assists in a 113–102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

On January 23, 2017, Irving scored 35 of his season-high 49 points in the second half of the Cavaliers' 124–122 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

On February 1, 2017, Irving set a new career high with 14 assists in a 125–97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On March 3, 2017, Irving had a 43-point effort in a 135–130 win over the Atlanta Hawks, where the Cavaliers set the NBA regular-season record with 25 three-pointers.

On March 19, 2017, Irving had a 46-point effort in a 125–120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

On April 9, 2017, Irving had a 45-point effort in a 126–125 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, Irving scored a playoff career-high 42 points to lead the Cavaliers to a 112–99 win, taking a 3–1 lead in the series.

With 24 points in Game 5 of the series, Irving helped the Cavaliers defeat the Celtics 135–102 to claim their third straight Eastern Conference title and a return trip to the NBA Finals.

After going down 3–0 in the 2017 NBA Finals, Irving scored 40 points in Game 4 to help Cleveland extend the series and avoid a sweep with a 137–116 win over the Golden State Warriors.

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 24 points as the Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs 108-94, marking their first win over the Spurs since 2011.

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 scored 47 points, with 10 in overtime, as the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-102, extending their winning streak to 16 games.

Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in a 103-95 loss to the Orlando Magic, contributing to the Celtics' season-worst third straight defeat despite their 34-10 record by mid-January.

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 wagged his finger at the media when asked about a moment involving Kevin Durant.

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 scored a season-high 45 points in a 113–109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

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.

Kyrie Irving sprained his right ankle during Game 4 of the Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, leading to him missing Game 5 and the Nets losing the series.

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'.

On December 17, 2021, the Nets announced the return of Kyrie Irving as a part-time player to reduce the workload on Kevin Durant and James Harden. Despite being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Nets struggled against contenders without Irving.

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.

Kyrie Irving made his season debut, scoring 22 points, three rebounds, and four assists in a victory over the Indiana Pacers.

In January 2022, Kevin Durant's injury against the Pelicans left James Harden as the sole healthy star on the Nets. With Kyrie Irving still ineligible due to vaccination status, the Nets' championship plans were disrupted, leading to Harden's reported unhappiness.

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.

Kyrie Irving responded to Boston's 'Kyrie Sucks' chant by comparing it to a scorned girlfriend seeking an explanation for his departure.

Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 50 points in a win over the Charlotte Hornets, becoming only the second guard in NBA history to achieve multiple 50-point games while shooting 75 percent from the field.

Kyrie Irving scored 41 of his career-high and Nets franchise-record 60 points in the first half against the Orlando Magic.

In his first play-in appearance, Kyrie Irving scored 34 points and dished out 12 assists in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to secure the 7th spot for the playoffs.

On September 15, 2022, Irving shared a video featuring a rant by far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, promoting the New World Order conspiracy theory. This action sparked criticism and controversy.

On October 27, 2022, Kyrie Irving shared a link to a film titled 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America', which promotes Black Hebrew Israelite ideology. The film includes controversial content denying the Holocaust and making antisemitic claims.

During a game between the Nets and the Indiana Pacers on October 31, 2022, several attendees sitting courtside wore shirts with the phrase 'Fight Antisemitism', likely in response to Kyrie Irving's controversial tweet promoting a film with antisemitic content.

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets pledged $500,000 each to causes and organizations working to eradicate hate and intolerance in communities, in a joint statement with the Anti-Defamation League.

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 December 16, 2022, Kyrie Irving scored 32 points and hit a game-winning three-pointer in a 119–116 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

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.

On January 26, 2023, Kyrie Irving was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his eighth selection and sixth as a starter.

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.

On February 8, 2023, Kyrie Irving made his debut for the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 24 points, grabbing five rebounds, and dishing out four assists in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

On March 17, 2023, Kyrie Irving put up 24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and hit a game-winning floater in a 107–105 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

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