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  • Kyrie Andrew Irving entered the world on the 23rd of March 1992, in Melbourne, Australia. His parents were American expatriates named Drederick and Elizabeth Irving. They lived in the suburb of Kew before moving to the United States when Kyrie was two years old. This early move shaped his dual citizenship status between America and Australia. His father played professional basketball for the Bulleen Boomers in the South East Australian Basketball League after college. Drederick also played at Boston University alongside Shawn Teague. The family dynamic shifted significantly when Kyrie's mother died of an illness while he was only four years old. Drederick raised Kyrie with help from aunts and later remarried Shetellia Riley. She eventually became his agent. Growing up in West Orange, New Jersey, Kyrie attended his father's adult league games frequently. A school trip to the Continental Airlines Arena during fourth grade sparked a specific promise. He declared that he would play in the NBA and promised to make it happen.

  • Irving committed to Duke University on the 22nd of October 2009, during a televised broadcast on ESPNU. He played one season under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Through the first eight games, he averaged 17.4 points per game on 53.2% shooting. An injury to his right big toe occurred during the ninth game of the season. He returned for the NCAA tournament game against Hampton on March 17. Duke advanced to the Sweet Sixteen before losing to Arizona. Irving scored 28 points in what became his final game for the Blue Devils. He announced he would enter the 2011 NBA draft instead of playing three more seasons. Cleveland Cavaliers selected him with the first overall pick. He won the Rookie of the Year award after receiving 117 out of 120 possible first-place votes. This made him the only unanimous selection to the All-Rookie First Team. His rookie averages included 18.5 points, 5.4 assists, and 46.9% field goal shooting.

  • The Cavaliers reached the 2016 NBA Finals facing the Golden State Warriors. Kyrie hit a three-pointer with 53 seconds left in Game 7 to secure a 93, 89 victory. The team became the first to rally from a 3, 1 deficit to win a championship. This ended a 52-year major sports drought for Cleveland. After another Finals appearance in 2017, Irving requested a trade from Cleveland. On the 22nd of August 2017, he was dealt to the Boston Celtics. He played two seasons there before signing with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent on the 7th of July 2019. A four-year contract worth $136.5 million followed his move. Four years later, he requested another trade. The Nets sent him to the Dallas Mavericks on the 6th of February 2023. In exchange, Dallas received Markieff Morris and other assets. Irving reached his fourth NBA Finals with the Mavericks in 2024. They lost to the Boston Celtics in five games. His career trajectory spans multiple franchises and significant roster changes.

  • Irving represented the United States national team at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Team USA won the gold medal, and he earned tournament MVP honors. He started all nine games, averaging 12.1 points and 3.6 assists per game. He scored 26 points in the gold-medal game against Serbia. This performance led to him being named the 2014 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year. Two years later, he helped Team USA win gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics. With that victory, he became just the fourth member of Team USA to capture an NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal in the same year. He joined LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen in this exclusive group. In February 2025, he announced intentions to play for Australia in the 2028 Olympic Games. These achievements highlight his status as a global basketball icon beyond American borders.

  • In February 2017, Irving stated in a podcast interview that he believes the Earth is flat. He later denied these claims in September 2017, saying media misunderstood him as joking. By June 2018, he said he did not know if the world was round and encouraged people to do their own research. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he shared social media posts claiming secret societies were administering vaccines in a plot involving Black people and Satan. On the 27th of October 2022, he tweeted a link to the film Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America. The film promotes Black Hebrew Israelite ideology and includes denials of the Holocaust. Nets owner Joseph Tsai expressed disappointment over the tweet. The team suspended him without pay on the 3rd of November 2022, for five games due to conduct detrimental to the organization. Irving eventually issued an apology via Instagram but faced criticism from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for lacking an unqualified apology. The league and team donated $500,000 each to organizations combating religious hatred.

  • Irving played the role of Uncle Drew in Pepsi Max advertisements starting in 2012. He wrote and directed multiple episodes featuring stars like Bill Russell and Kevin Love. A feature film titled Uncle Drew released in June 2018. It included former NBA players such as Baron Davis and Ray Allen. He also appeared as himself in the Disney XD series Kickin' It during 2012. His voice work included roles in We Bare Bears in 2016 and Family Guy in 2018. Business partnerships expanded his reach significantly. His shoe deal with Nike was worth millions by 2019. Signature sneakers became the second best-selling line that year behind LeBron James. Collaborations included themed collections based on Friends and SpongeBob SquarePants. The latter sold out immediately upon release. In September 2023, he announced a partnership with Chinese brand Anta Sports. He joined as Chief Creative Officer of Anta Basketball. They launched a namesake sneaker line for the 2023, 2024 season. He also invested in Kicks Crew as Chief Community Officer in December 2023.

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Common questions

When and where was Kyrie Irving born?

Kyrie Andrew Irving entered the world on the 23rd of March 1992, in Melbourne, Australia. His parents were American expatriates named Drederick and Elizabeth Irving who lived in the suburb of Kew before moving to the United States when Kyrie was two years old.

Which team selected Kyrie Irving first overall in the 2011 NBA draft?

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving with the first overall pick after he announced his entry into the 2011 NBA draft instead of playing three more seasons at Duke University. He won the Rookie of the Year award after receiving 117 out of 120 possible first-place votes.

What historic achievement did Kyrie Irving help the Cleveland Cavaliers accomplish in 2016?

Kyrie hit a three-pointer with 53 seconds left in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals to secure a 93-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors. This win made the team the first to rally from a 3-1 deficit to win a championship and ended a 52-year major sports drought for Cleveland.

Why was Kyrie Irving suspended by the Brooklyn Nets on the 3rd of November 2022?

The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving without pay for five games due to conduct detrimental to the organization following a tweet linking to a film promoting Black Hebrew Israelite ideology that includes denials of the Holocaust. Nets owner Joseph Tsai expressed disappointment over the tweet which led to the suspension.

When did Kyrie Irving announce intentions to play for Australia in the 2028 Olympic Games?

In February 2025, Kyrie Irving announced intentions to play for Australia in the 2028 Olympic Games after representing the United States national team at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and winning gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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  1. 1webKyrie A. Irving – Player Profile
  2. 2webKyrie replaces Pau as a VP of players' unionESPN — February 17, 2020
  3. 3webKyrie Irving apologizes for saying Earth is flat, claims he was 'into conspiracies'Pete Blackburn — October 1, 2018
  4. 4webSharing talent on a big trip homeConor Ryan — June 25, 2013
  5. 5webFor Kyrie and Dred Irving, a long, winding road took them to a magical draft night (and the Cleveland Cavaliers)Mary Schmitt Boyer — June 26, 2011
  6. 6magazineTeague family at heart of hoops' little-man revolutionLee Jenkins — February 17, 2012
  7. 7webKyrie Irving Bio – Duke UniversityDuke Sports Information — May 16, 2011
  8. 8webKyrie Irving is Committed to the Red, White and BlueJune 21, 2010
  9. 9webIrving rewards father's perseveranceMarc J. Spears — Yahoo! — June 17, 2011
  10. 10webBen Simmons follows footsteps of these Aussies, Kiwis in NBAThomas Neumann — ESPN — June 21, 2016
  11. 11webThe making of Kyrie IrvingPablo Torre — December 25, 2012
  12. 12webKyrie Irving Lost His Mother at a Devastatingly Young AgeJuly 20, 2020
  13. 13webRachel Nichols Sit down Interview with Kyrie IrvingNichols, Rachel — ESPN — January 11, 2017
  14. 14webKyrie Irving finds new name and new family on North Dakota reservationBrian Windhorst — ESPN — August 22, 2018
  15. 15webKyrie Irving makes history after naming stepmom as his agentTerry Shropshire — Rolling Out — May 7, 2022
  16. 16newsCavs' Irving, a No. 1 Pick, Is Exceeding ExpectationsJake Appleman — February 29, 2012
  17. 17webKyrie Irving's winner makes dad proudGary Washburn
  18. 18newsKyrie Irving wants to remain normal, but Cleveland Cavaliers' potential No. 1 pick is anything but, say coaches, teammatesMary Boyer — May 31, 2011
  19. 19web2010 USA Junior National Select Team Media GuideUSA Basketball — April 7, 2010
  20. 20webKyrie Irving ready to return after wait periodAdam Zagoria — RivalsHigh (Yahoo! Sports) — January 19, 2009
  21. 21web2011 Prospect Rating – Top 150Rivals.com — November 11, 2011
  22. 22webCollege Basketball Team Recruiting ProspectsScout.com — 2011
  23. 23webSt. Patrick banned from state tourneyDoug Huff — ESPNRise.com — February 22, 2010
  24. 24webIt's the USA Against Everyone ElseSean Ceglinsky — Slam Online — January 20, 2010
  25. 25newsKyrie Irving Selected For McDonald's All-American GameDuke Sports Information — February 12, 2010
  26. 26webHarrison Barnes And Kyrie Irving Named Co-MVPs Of The 2010 Jordan Brand ClassicTheStreet.com — April 18, 2010
  27. 27webIrving & Hairston Win Gold With USA U18 TeamUSA Basketball — July 1, 2010
  28. 28webIrving picks Duke over Aggies, KentuckyRandy Riggs
  29. 29newsDuke guard Kyrie Irving out indefinitely with toe injuryDecember 9, 2010
  30. 30webKyrie Irving Could Return To Play In NCAA Tournament First Round Vs. HamptonJason Kirk — March 16, 2011
  31. 31webIrving says toe feels good, could play in NCAATim Hall — March 14, 2011
  32. 32newsDerrick Williams, Arizona crush Duke's hopes to repeat as championsESPN
  33. 33newsCleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving as first overall pick in NBA draftJune 24, 2005
  34. 34newsIn Draft Considered Low Impact, Cavaliers Choose Duke's Irving FirstBenjamin Hoffman — June 23, 2011
  35. 35inlineIrving steals Rising Stars Challenge as Lin goes silent . Usatoday.com (February 24, 2012). Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  36. 36webEarly failure set path to Rookie of the Year success for Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie IrvingMary Schmitt Boyer — May 15, 2012
  37. 37webIrving, Rubio headline 2011–12 NBA All-Rookie First TeamNational Basketball Association
  38. 38press releaseCavaliers' Kyrie Irving named Kia Rookie of the YearNational Basketball Association — May 15, 2012
  39. 39webCavaliers' Irving breaks right hand after slapped padding on wallJuly 14, 2012
  40. 40newsCleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving fractures hand in summer league workoutMary Schmitt Boyer — July 14, 2012
  41. 41webCleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving to have hand surgery WednesdayESPN — July 16, 2012
  42. 42inlineESPN.com Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  43. 43inline"Kyrie Irving drops career-high 41, but Cavs fall to Knicks." ESPN.com Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  44. 44inlinebasketballreference.com, 2013 NBA All-Star Game Box Score . Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  45. 45webTeam Shaq at Team ChuckNational Basketball Association
  46. 46inlinenba.com Irving wins Foot Locker Three-Point Contest . Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  47. 47inlineespn.com, Kyrie Irving Stats . Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  48. 48webCurry starts in first All-Star Game; LeBron top vote-getterOfficial release — National Basketball Association
  49. 49webEast at WestNational Basketball Association
  50. 50webJazz at CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  51. 51webBobcats at CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  52. 52webKyrie Irving Scores a Career-High 44 Points!NBA — April 5, 2014
  53. 53webCavaliers and Kyrie Irving Sign Contract ExtensionNational Basketball Association
  54. 54webCavs owner on Irving deal: Big piece of planJuly 10, 2014
  55. 55webKyrie Irving 2014-15 Game Log - Basketball-Reference.com
  56. 56webCavaliers at HornetsNational Basketball Association
  57. 57webCavs' Irving (back) out Monday vs. SixersJanuary 4, 2015
  58. 58webRockets at CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  59. 59webTrail Blazers at CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  60. 60webKyrie Irving drops a career-high 57 points to lead Cavaliers over Spurs in overtimeMarch 13, 2015
  61. 61newsKyrie Irving scores 57 in leading Cavs to OT win over SpursESPN — March 12, 2015
  62. 62webCavaliers at SpursNational Basketball Association
  63. 63webCleveland Cavaliers open postseason as odds on favorite to win the Eastern Conference, Las Vegas saysApril 16, 2015
  64. 64webCeltics at CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  65. 65webKyrie Irving on playing alongside LeBron James: 'I became a fan'May 30, 2015
  66. 66webCavaliers Status Update – Kyrie Irving – June 5, 2015National Basketball Association — June 5, 2015
  67. 67webCavs' Kyrie Irving Suffers Kneecap Fracture, Out For FinalsJune 5, 2015
  68. 68webKyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers will not rush his return from knee injury; he may not play until January, sources sayAugust 27, 2015
  69. 69web76ers vs CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  70. 70webCavaliers vs WizardsNational Basketball Association
  71. 71webKings vs CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  72. 72webLakers vs CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  73. 73webPistons vs CavaliersNational Basketball Association
  74. 74webCavaliers vs PistonsNational Basketball Association
  75. 75webCavaliers vs WarriorsNational Basketball Association
  76. 76webCavaliers vs WarriorsNational Basketball Association
  77. 77webCavaliers vs WarriorsNational Basketball Association
  78. 78webKnicks vs. Cavaliers – Game Recap – October 25, 2016 – ESPN
  79. 79webCavaliers vs. Raptors – Game Recap – October 28, 2016 – ESPN
  80. 80webCavaliers vs. 76ers – Game Recap – November 27, 2016 – ESPN
  81. 81webCavaliers vs. Raptors – Game Recap – December 5, 2016 – ESPN
  82. 82webBucks vs. Cavaliers – Game Recap – December 21, 2016 – ESPN
  83. 83webCavaliers vs. Pelicans – Game Recap – January 23, 2017 – ESPN
  84. 84webTimberwolves vs. Cavaliers – Game Recap – February 1, 2017 – ESPN
  85. 85webCavaliers vs. Hawks – Game Recap – March 3, 2017 – ESPN
  86. 86webCavaliers vs. Lakers – Game Recap – March 19, 2017 – ESPN
  87. 87webHawks cap 26-point rally vs. Cavaliers with stunning OT winESPN — April 9, 2017
  88. 88webKyrie Irving scores career playoff high 42 points to lead Cavs over CelticsESPN — May 23, 2017
  89. 89webJames passes Jordan, Cavs back in Finals with 135–102 winESPN — May 25, 2017
  90. 90webLeBron, Cavs end Warriors' perfect postseason run in Game 4ESPN — June 9, 2017
  91. 91newsKyrie Irving requesting trade out of Cleveland to find bigger roleBrian Windhorst — ABC News — July 21, 2017
  92. 92webIrving's trade demand conveys latest disconnect in ClevelandESPN — July 22, 2017
  93. 93webCeltics Acquire Four-Time All-Star Kyrie IrvingNational Basketball Association — August 22, 2017
  94. 94webCavs add 2nd-round pick from Celtics to complete Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas tradeAdrian Wojnarowski — ESPN — August 30, 2017
  95. 95webHayward breaks ankle, Cavs hold off Celtics 102–99 in openerESPN — October 17, 2017
  96. 96webCeltics beat Spurs 108–94ESPN — October 30, 2017
  97. 97webIrving, Celtics hold off Hawks in closing minutesESPN — November 6, 2017
  98. 98webIrving's 47 lead Celtics past Mavericks to maintain streakESPN — November 20, 2017
  99. 99webHeat top Celtics 104–98, snap Boston's 16-game win streakESPN — November 22, 2017
  100. 100webMagic win for 3rd time in 20 games, beat Celtics 103–95ESPN — January 21, 2018
  101. 101webCurry scores 13 points over final 1:42, Warriors beat BostonESPN — January 27, 2018
  102. 102webIrving scores 34 for Boston in 134–106 win over HornetsESPN — February 28, 2018
  103. 103webKyrie Irving Injury UpdateNational Basketball Association — March 24, 2018
  104. 104webKyrie Irving Injury UpdateNational Basketball Association — April 5, 2018
  105. 105webKyrie Irving won't return this season, including playoffsAdrian Wojnarowski — ESPN — April 5, 2018
  106. 106webCeltics beat 76ers 105–87 as Hayward, Irving make returnsESPN — October 16, 2018
  107. 107webIrving scores 31, Celtics beat Pistons again 108–105ESPN — October 30, 2018
  108. 108webIrving, Celtics rally from 22 down to top Suns 116–109 in OTESPN — November 8, 2018
  109. 109webKyrie scores 43, Celtics beat Raptors 123–116 in OTESPN — November 16, 2018
  110. 110webIrving scores Boston's last 12 in 130–125 OT win at WizardsESPN — December 12, 2018
  111. 111webIrving scores 40, leads Celtics to 121–114 win over SixersESPN — December 25, 2018
  112. 112webIrving, Horford lead rally as Celtics beat Grizzlies 112–103ESPN — December 29, 2018
  113. 113webIrving's 27 points, 18 assists leads Celtics past RaptorsESPN — January 16, 2019
  114. 114webKyrie Irving registered a career-high 8 steals against the Miami HeatTrevor Hass — January 21, 2019
  115. 115webWarriors win 10th straight, beat Celtics 115–111ESPN — January 26, 2019
  116. 116webIrving's triple-double leads Celtics past Kings 126–120ESPN — March 14, 2019
  117. 117webIrving, Celtics survive late charge by Hawks in 129–120 winESPN — March 16, 2019
  118. 118webIrving, Morris lead Celtics' rally past Pacers in Game 1ESPN — April 14, 2019
  119. 119webIrving scores 37, Celtics beat Pacers 99–91 for 2-game leadESPN — April 17, 2019
  120. 120webIrving, Horford lead Celtics past Bucks 112–90 in openerESPN — April 28, 2019
  121. 121webBrooklyn Nets Sign Six-Time All-Star and NBA Champion Kyrie IrvingNational Basketball Association — July 7, 2019
  122. 122webIrving scores 50 but misses last shot, Wolves top Nets in OTESPN — October 23, 2019
  123. 123webKyrie Irving's dream Nets debut ends in overtime lossBrian Lewis — October 24, 2019
  124. 124webKyrie Irving Drops 50 Points In Nets Home Opener On Anniversary Of His Grandfather's DeathAdam Zagoria — October 23, 2019
  125. 125webKyrie Irving Scores 50 Points in Nets' Season-Opening LossSopan Deb — October 23, 2019
  126. 126webIrving returns with 21 points, Nets pound Hawks 108–86ESPN — January 12, 2020
  127. 127webKyrie Irving Is Back, as if He Never LeftSopan Deb — January 13, 2020
  128. 128webKyrie Irving scores 45 points, Nets beat Pistons in OTESPN — January 26, 2020
  129. 129webKnicks, Nets mourn Kobe Bryant's death at somber, subdued Madison Square Garden meetingJames Herbert — January 26, 2020
  130. 130webIrving scores season-high 54, Nets beat Bulls 133–118ESPN — January 31, 2020
  131. 131webBrooklyn Nets Guard Kyrie Irving Out for Season With Shoulder InjuryTom Dowd — National Basketball Association — February 20, 2020
  132. 132webKyrie Irving to have season-ending shoulder surgery; Nets 'looking at big picture'Tim Bontemps — ESPN — February 20, 2020
  133. 133webDurant returns with 22 and a 125–99 Nets rout of WarriorsESPN — December 22, 2020
  134. 134webIrving scores 37, leads Nets to 123–95 win over CelticsESPN — December 25, 2020
  135. 135web2021 NBA All-Star Game starters revealedNational Basketball Association
  136. 136webKyrie Irving scores 45 points, but Nets drop fourth straight with 113–109 loss to MavsMay 6, 2021
  137. 137webKyrie Irving becomes 9th NBA player to achieve rare '50–40–90' shooting standardNational Basketball Association — May 16, 2021
  138. 138webBrooklyn Nets to be without Kyrie Irving, James Harden for Game 5 against Milwaukee BucksMalika Andrews — ESPN — June 14, 2021
  139. 139webNets eliminated from playoffs after 113–111 OT loss to Bucks in Game 7Brian Mahoney — June 19, 2021
  140. 140webBrooklyn Nets StatementNational Basketball Association — October 12, 2021
  141. 141webBrooklyn Nets say Kyrie Irving won't play, practice until eligible under local COVID-19 vaccination mandateTim Bontemps — ESPN — October 12, 2021
  142. 142webSources: Nets to bring back Kyrie for road gamesESPN — December 17, 2021
  143. 143webBrooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving shows early rust, finishes with 22 in debut vs. PacersESPN — January 5, 2022
  144. 144webKyrie Irving on NBA 75th anniversary team: 'I'll leave it to the conspiracy theorists. I think I was on the list.'April 7, 2022
  145. 145webKyrie Irving believes he was snubbed (and maybe removed) from the NBA's top 75 listApril 6, 2022
  146. 146magazineLeBron James Comments on Kyrie Irving Not Making the NBA's 75th Anniversary TeamJoseph Salvador — April 18, 2022
  147. 147webAndre Iguodala considers Kyrie Irving an NBA 75th Anniversary Team snub, calls him 'top 20 at least'October 21, 2021
  148. 148webKyrie Irving thinks he deserves to be on NBA's top-75 list because he is 'part of the revolution of this game'May 5, 2022
  149. 149webNets' Kyrie Irving on NBA 75 Snub: My Authentic Community Will Accept My GreatnessScott Polacek
  150. 150webDoes Kyrie Irving deserve to be on NBA 75th Anniversary Team?
  151. 151webKyrie leads Nets to road victory over BucksNational Basketball Association — February 27, 2022
  152. 152webNYC to Lift Indoor Vaccine Mandate, School Mask MandateCarolyn Crist — February 28, 2022
  153. 153webNYC vaccine mandate to still affect Kyrie Irving; mayor wants him on court, but 'I have to follow the rules'Jack Maloney — ViacomCBS — February 28, 2022
  154. 154webNew York Mayor Eric Adams: Making exception for Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving 'would send wrong message' to other city workersESPN — February 28, 2022
  155. 155webIrving scores 50, Nets beat Hornets to snap 4-game skidESPN — March 8, 2022
  156. 156webIrving erupts for career-high 60 points to lead Nets' routNational Basketball Association — March 16, 2022
  157. 157webKyrie Irving cleared to rejoin Nets at home after New York relaxes COVID vaccine mandateYahoo! Sport — March 23, 2022
  158. 158webKyrie Irving makes Nets home debut in loss, speaks at length about freedom and legacyYahoo! Sport — March 28, 2022
  159. 159webBehind Irving, Nets hold off Cavs in Play-In matchupNational Basketball Association — April 13, 2022
  160. 160webTatum's buzzer-beating layup stuns Nets in Game 1 thrillerNational Basketball Association — April 16, 2022
  161. 161webKyrie Irving fined $50,000 for flipping off Celtics fans during Game 1ESPN — April 19, 2022
  162. 162webJayson Tatum scores 29 as Boston Celtics complete sweep of Brooklyn NetsESPN — April 25, 2022
  163. 163webKyrie Irving rumors: Star noncommittal to Nets; Lakers reportedly only team exploring sign-and-trade optionsJasmyn Wimbish — June 27, 2022
  164. 164webIrving says he's returning to Nets next seasonESPN — June 27, 2022
  165. 165newsNets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without payBrian Mahoney — November 3, 2022
  166. 166webNets star Kyrie Irving sends Raptors home crying with nasty game-winner over Fred VanVleetJedd Pagaduan — December 16, 2022
  167. 167webKevin Durant, Kyrie Irving lead Nets past Pistons, 124–121ESPN — December 18, 2022
  168. 168webIrving scores 48, Nets beat Jazz for 1st win without DurantESPN — January 20, 2023
  169. 169webO'Neale's late 3-pointer lifts Nets past Warriors 120–116ESPN — January 22, 2023
  170. 170web2023 NBA All-Star starters announcedNational Basketball Association
  171. 171webReports: Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets before deadlineNational Basketball Association
  172. 172webKyrie Irving coming to the MavericksEddie Sefko — February 6, 2023
  173. 173webKyrie Irving throws subtle shade at Nets after Kevin Durant trade to SunsRexwell Villas — February 8, 2023
  174. 174webDoncic scores 42, Irving 40 as Mavs outlast 76ers 133–126ESPN — March 2, 2023
  175. 175webKia MVP Ladder: Jayson Tatum leaps over Joel Embiid for No. 3National Basketball Association — March 3, 2023
  176. 176webIrving re-signs with MavericksJuly 8, 2023
  177. 177webIrving scores 44, Hardaway Jr. 32 as Luka-less Mavericks beat Knicks 128–124ESPN
  178. 178webKyrie Irving's insane game-winner has Mavericks fans losing their mindsBrian Buyawe — March 17, 2024
  179. 179webChiefs' Patrick Mahomes has perfect message for Kyrie Irving after epic buzzer-beaterSteve Silverman — March 17, 2024
  180. 180magazineKyrie Irving Broke NBA Record With Game Winner vs. NuggetsJoey Linn — March 18, 2024
  181. 181magazineHow Kyrie Pulled Off Improbable Game-Winning Floater vs. Nuggets: 'It Felt Good'Grant Afseth — March 17, 2024
  182. 182webHorry Scale: Kyrie Irving's 21-foot lefty hook stuns Nuggets
  183. 183webIrving scores 48, Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating 3 as Mavs rally past Rockets 147–136ESPN
  184. 184webThis is Kyrie Irving's chance at a redemption tour Sporting NewsApril 19, 2024
  185. 185webDallas Mavs' Kyrie Irving Speaks on 'Mutual Respect' with Stephen CurryApril 6, 2024
  186. 186webLuka Doncic, Mavericks eliminate Timberwolves in Game 5 to advance to NBA FinalsMay 30, 2024
  187. 187webWhat Kyrie Irving said after losing to Celtics in NBA FinalsMatt Geagan — June 18, 2024
  188. 188magazineLuka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Says Mavericks' NBA Finals 'Not Over' Amid 3–0 DeficitGrant Afseth — June 14, 2024
  189. 189newsKyrie Irving's basketball renaissance continues, now on the biggest stageSam Amick
  190. 190webKyrie Irving's Dallas revivalThe Athletic — May 29, 2024
  191. 191webThe (on-court) redemption of Kyrie Irving Sporting NewsMay 24, 2024
  192. 192magazineMavs' Shammgod on Kyrie Redemption: 'They're Gonna See This Year'Michael Mulford — September 16, 2023
  193. 193webAre We Now Getting The Best Version Of Kyrie Irving? – BlavityKahlil Haywood
  194. 194newsKyrie Irving finds redemption and Mavericks discover a new level in win over TimberwolvesTim Cato — January 8, 2024
  195. 195webLuka Doncic to Lakers, Anthony Davis to Mavs in 3-team tradeFebruary 2, 2025
  196. 196webMavs' Kyrie Irving named injury replacement for 2025 NBA All-Star GameNBA — February 10, 2025
  197. 197webMavericks' Kyrie Irving has torn ACL, out remainder of seasonMarch 4, 2025
  198. 198webGuards Irving, Russell signed on dotted line with MavsJuly 6, 2025
  199. 199webKyrie Irving to miss rest of season, eyes return for 2026-27
  200. 200newsNBA rookie-of-the-year candidate Kyrie Irving opts not to represent Australia at London OlympicsFox Sports (Australia) — March 6, 2012
  201. 201webKyrie Irving lauded by Team USADave McMenamin — ESPN — December 21, 2014
  202. 202webKyrie Irving helps Team USA win gold medal at 2016 Olympics, joins elite companyAugust 22, 2016
  203. 203webKyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at 2028 Los Angeles OlympicsFebruary 18, 2025
  204. 204webKyrie Irving says he wants to play for Australia at the 2028 Olympics in Los AngelesJack Maloney — February 18, 2025
  205. 205webKyrie Irving Reveals 'Uncle Drew' InspirationBleacher Report
  206. 206webLove Appears In Successful 'Uncle Drew' SeriesNational Basketball Association
  207. 207webPepsi Max and Kyrie Irving Present Uncle Drew Chapter 3Tristan Thornburgh
  208. 208webUncle Drew – Chapter 4 – PepsiPepsi — November 12, 2015
  209. 209citationUncle Drew Chapter 5 Pepsi *NEW EPISODE 2018*kd iverson — December 17, 2017
  210. 210webKyrie Irving Reveals June 29 Release Date for 'Uncle Drew' MovieAndrew Gould
  211. 211webIrving on Disney show, return of his 'uncle'October 22, 2012
  212. 212webKyrie Irving got a credit in the most recent episode of 'Family Guy'Nicole Yang — October 22, 2018
  213. 213webThe NBA's Richest Shoe Deals: LeBron, Kobe And Durant Are Still No Match For Michael JordanKurt Badenhausen — August 28, 2019
  214. 214webKyrie Irving on His New Nike x SpongeBob Shoes and the Best Basketball Players in Bikini BottomCam Wolf — July 19, 2019
  215. 215webNike launch SELL OUT Spongebob Squarepants trainers- here's how to get themStacey Dutton — August 17, 2019
  216. 216webKyrie Irving Signs New Signature Shoe Deal With ANTAJuly 11, 2023
  217. 217webKyrie Irving Joins Kicks Crew as Chief Community Officer Following Equity InvestmentDecember 11, 2023
  218. 218webKyrie Irving's conversion to Islam shows his commitment to life beyond basketballKhaled A. Beydoun — April 27, 2021
  219. 219magazineKyrie Irving Comments on Scoring 34 Points While Fasting During RamadanWilton Jackson
  220. 220webVIDEO: Kyrie Irving embraces fellow Muslim brothers after a Mosque visit before 2024-25 NBA opening nightMichael Macasero — 2024-10-23
  221. 221newsKyrie Irving announces birth of his daughter, says 'she came into the world to bring a shine to my world'Chris Fedor — November 24, 2015
  222. 222webJersey Strong2015-04-30
  223. 223newsKyrie Irving plans on degree in five yearsDiamond Leung — ESPN — May 19, 2011
  224. 224webNBA star Kyrie Irving changes course, puts Duke degree on hold despite previous commitmentJuly 26, 2016
  225. 225webHow Kyrie Irving And Other Athletes Made PSD Underwear A Hot BrandMike Ozanian — October 2, 2015
  226. 226webKyrie Irving Defends Ex Kehlani After Cheating Scandal in Heartfelt Instagram PostJune 17, 2018
  227. 227webNets star Kyrie Irving making sure wife is taken care of following birthOctober 10, 2022
  228. 228webKyrie Irving and Marlene Wilkerson Reveal They Welcomed Baby in Video Documenting Home Birth
  229. 229webKyrie Irving, sister officially welcomed into mother's Sioux tribeBlake Nicholson — National Basketball Association — August 23, 2018
  230. 230magazineWhy Kyrie Irving's Connection to the Standing Rock Sioux MattersDave Zirin — August 27, 2018
  231. 231webKyrie Irving needs NBA All-Star Votes!Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
  232. 232webKyrie Irving donates food, masks to his late mother's North Dakota reservationNet Income — May 8, 2020
  233. 233webNike KYRIE 5 PE 'Little Mountain'December 8, 2018
  234. 234webKyrie plans to burn sage before every game, honors Native American heritageDecember 10, 2018
  235. 235webStanding Rock Sioux Tribe welcomes NBA player as official memberFaith Hatton — August 27, 2021
  236. 236web'Who can I trust?': Following Kyrie Irving's footsteps on his ongoing quest to find himselfJoe Vardon — February 3, 2022
  237. 237magazineKyrie Irving has Apparently Gone to a Plant-Based DietJeremy Woo — October 12, 2017
  238. 238webFrom Vegan Diet to Flat Earth, Kyrie Irving's Insane New Nike Ad Packs In a LotGabriel Beltrone — December 27, 2017
  239. 239webRobinson: Kyrie Irving concerned about vaccine side-effects, is working out and 'happiest in years'December 6, 2021
  240. 240newsKyrie Irving Tweets Support For Standing Rock Sioux ProtestersTravis Waldron — November 23, 2016
  241. 241webK.A.I. Family Foundation
  242. 242webNBA star Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd's family a houseDavid Williams — CNN — January 19, 2021
  243. 243webBrooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving Pays Off Tuition For Nine Students At HBCU Lincoln UniversityAdam Zagoria
  244. 244webKyrie commits $1.5M to pay WNBAers sitting outJuly 27, 2020
  245. 245webKyrie Irving donates $323K to help provide mealsNational Basketball Association
  246. 246webNets' Kyrie Irving Donating Pallets of Food, Masks to Standing Rock Sioux TribeAdam Wells — May 8, 2020
  247. 247webNBA star Kyrie Irving's charity helps build solar water centre in TharDawn.com — July 29, 2021
  248. 248webNBA star Kyrie Irving helps brings water to Thar in PakistanJuly 29, 2021
  249. 249citationEpisode 7: Road Trippin' with RJ & ChanningNational Basketball Association — February 17, 2017
  250. 250newsKyrie Irving Actually Believes Earth is FlatRivea Ruff — Turner Broadcasting System — February 17, 2017
  251. 251newsNBA star Kyrie Irving believes Earth is flatChris Matyszczyk — CNET — February 18, 2017
  252. 252webKyrie Irving tells T&R he was trolling with flat earth stuffDJ Bean — September 25, 2017
  253. 253webIs Kyrie Irving trolling, or does he really think the earth is flat? We may never knowGillian Edevane — June 9, 2018
  254. 254webKyrie Irving apologizes for saying Earth is flat: 'Didn't realize the effect'ESPN — October 2018
  255. 255webThis is what Kyrie Irving said about the earth being flatGregory Shamus — August 23, 2017
  256. 256webThe NBA's Anti-Vaxxers Are Trying to Push Around the League — And It's WorkingMatt Sullivan — September 25, 2021
  257. 257newsAlex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook liesDave Collins — October 12, 2022
  258. 258newsKyrie Irving shares old Alex Jones 'New World Order' conspiracy theoryMichael Blinn — September 15, 2022
  259. 259webKyrie Irving reposts Alex Jones conspiracy theory on 'New World Order'September 15, 2022
  260. 260newsNets' Kyrie Irving amplifies post from conspiracy theorist Alex JonesAdam Zagoria — Advance Publications — September 16, 2022
  261. 261newsKareem Abdul-Jabbar criticizes Kyrie Irving over Alex Jones videoOlafimihan Oshin — October 3, 2022
  262. 262newsKareem Abdul-Jabbar rips Kyrie Irving over Alex Jones videoBrian Lewis — October 3, 2022
  263. 263magazineKyrie Irving Boosts Antisemitic Movie Peddling 'Jewish Slave Ships'Jon Blistein — October 29, 2022
  264. 264newsKyrie Irving raises eyebrows with tweet to movie filled with anti-Semitic disinformationBrian Lewis et al. — October 28, 2022
  265. 265newsKyrie Irving's non-apology is as empty and incoherent as that stupid movieDrew Magary — November 3, 2022
  266. 266newsInside the high-wire decision to suspend Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie IrvingRamona Shelburne et al. — ESPN — November 4, 2022
  267. 267newsBrooklyn Nets owner condemns star Kyrie Irving for tweet about documentary deemed antisemiticWayne Sterling et al. — October 29, 2022
  268. 268newsBrooklyn Nets owner "disappointed" after Kyrie Irving promotes antisemitic film on TwitterCBS News — November 2, 2022
  269. 269newsNets condemn Kyrie Irving's promotion of antisemitic filmNick Friedell — ESPN — October 29, 2022
  270. 270newsIrving says he embraces all religions, defends right to postBrian Mahoney — October 29, 2022
  271. 271newsKyrie Irving Deletes Tweet Promoting Antisemitic MovieDan Ladden-Hall — October 31, 2022
  272. 272newsFans wearing 'Fight Antisemitism' shirts sit courtside after Nets star Kyrie Irving tweetCBS News — November 2, 2022
  273. 273newsKyrie Irving to Donate $500,000 After Promoting Antisemitic MovieTania Ganguli — November 2, 2022
  274. 274newsKyrie Irving cites 'responsibility,' stops short of apologyNick Friedell — ESPN — November 3, 2022
  275. 275newsNBA star Kyrie Irving to donate $500,000 to anti-hate groups amid backlash to his apparent support for antisemitic filmNovember 2, 2022
  276. 276newsWho was the most influential Jew in sports this past year? Vote Now!Uriel Sturm — August 9, 2016
  277. 277newsKyrie Irving says he takes 'responsibility' for 'negative impact' of controversial tweetOlafimihan Oshin — November 3, 2022
  278. 278newsEverything Kyrie Irving said about claims of anti-SemitismJosh Wilson — Minute Media — November 3, 2022
  279. 279newsNets suspend Kyrie Irving after he failed to say he has no antisemitic beliefsPhil Helsel — NBC News — November 3, 2022
  280. 280newsKyrie Irving speaks publicly, does not apologize: 'I didn't mean to cause any harm'Kurt Helin — November 3, 2022
  281. 281newsStatement From the Brooklyn NetsNational Basketball Association — November 3, 2022
  282. 282newsKyrie Irving suspended at least 5 games by Nets; apologizesESPN — November 3, 2022
  283. 283newsNets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without payBrian Mahoney — November 4, 2022
  284. 284newsNets Suspend Kyrie Irving Indefinitely After Antisemitic Movie PostTania Ganguli — November 3, 2022
  285. 285newsNets suspend Kyrie Irving over antisemitic film postSareen Habeshian et al. — November 4, 2022
  286. 286newsADL Says It Can't Accept Kyrie Irving's $500K Donation 'in Good Conscience'Timothy Rapp — Warner Bros. Discovery Sports — November 3, 2022
  287. 287newsKyrie Irving will begin suspension of at least 5 games Friday over antisemitism controversy. The NBA star has since apologizedAya Elamroussi — CNN — November 4, 2022
  288. 288instagramPost by Kyrie IrvingKyrie Irving — November 3, 2022
  289. 289newsNets Say Kyrie Irving's Apology Isn't Enough to End SuspensionSopan Deb — November 4, 2022
  290. 291webVIDEO: Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving And Paul George To Appear On 'We Bare Bears' CartoonNational Basketball Association — February 6, 2016