History of Kyrie Irving in Timeline
Kyrie Irving is a professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011, he was named Rookie of the Year. Irving is a nine-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA Team selection, achieving an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016. He is renowned for his exceptional ball-handling skills and scoring ability.
January 14, 1962: Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points
On January 14, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a loss to the Boston Celtics
1972: Jo Jo White's Postseason Debut
In 1972, Jo Jo White had a 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds in his postseason debut with the team.
1985: Michael Jordan scores 40 points in Madison Square Garden
In 1985, Michael Jordan scored 40 points in Madison Square Garden. Irving was a year younger than Michael Jordan when he reached the milestone.
1986: Double-Double Since Larry Bird
In 1986, Kyrie Irving was the first Celtic with 11 of that kind of double-double since Larry Bird.
March 23, 1992: Kyrie Irving's Birth
On March 23, 1992, Kyrie Andrew Irving was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
2001: First Celtics Player Since Antoine Walker
In 2001, Kyrie Irving became the first Celtics player since Antoine Walker to record a game scoring at least 40 points with 10 or more assists.
2001: Marbury's Rebounds and Assists
In 2001, Stephon Marbury was the only one to record 15 combined rebounds and assists.
2004: Drederick remarries Shetellia Riley
In 2004, Kyrie Irving's father, Drederick, remarried Shetellia Riley, who is currently Kyrie Irving's agent.
March 3, 2005: LeBron James's 56 points
On March 3, 2005, LeBron James scored 56 points against the Toronto Raptors.
2007: Most Points in First Six Games as a Celtic
In 2007, Kyrie Irving's 128 points in his first six games as a Celtic were the most since Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen each had 131 points.
August 2009: Nike Global Challenge MVP
In August 2009, Kyrie Irving led the USA East to the tournament title in the Nike Global Challenge, earning the MVP award with 21.3 points and 4.3 assists per game.
October 22, 2009: Commits to Duke
On October 22, 2009, Kyrie Irving committed to Duke in a television broadcast on ESPNU.
January 19, 2010: Selection to Junior National Select Team
On January 19, 2010, Kyrie Irving was selected to the 2010 Junior National Select Team.
March 16, 2010: Cavaliers' Previous Triple-Double
On March 16, 2010, Kyrie Irving's triple double was the Cavaliers' first triple-double since this date.
June 2010: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship Gold Medal
In June 2010, Kyrie Irving was part of the United States gold medal-winning team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.
2010: Plays with Duke Blue Devils
In 2010, Kyrie Irving played with the Duke Blue Devils during the 2010–2011 basketball season under the guidance of head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
May 2011: Irving Promises to Finish Degree
In May 2011, Kyrie Irving promised his father that he would finish his bachelor's degree at Duke within five years.
2011: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist partnership
At St. Patrick High School, In 2011, Kyrie Irving played with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who was widely regarded as one of the best players in the class of 2011.
2011: Enters NBA Draft
In 2011, Kyrie Irving announced that he would forgo his final three seasons of eligibility and enter the NBA draft.
2011: Joins Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2011, Kyrie Irving joined the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing one year of college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
2011: Plays with Duke Blue Devils
In 2011, Kyrie Irving played with the Duke Blue Devils during the 2010–2011 basketball season under the guidance of head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
2011: Celtics First Victory Against the Spurs
In 2011, the Celtics secured their first victory against the Spurs, since 2011. Kyrie Irving scored 24 points.
February 2012: Rondo's Triple-Double
In February 2012, Rajon Rondo achieved a 30-plus point triple-double the same game. Kyrie Irving had his second career triple-double on March 14.
July 14, 2012: Broken Right Hand
On July 14, 2012, Kyrie Irving sustained a broken right hand while practicing with the Cavaliers in the NBA Summer League.
2012: Injured Index Finger
At the start of the 2012–2013 NBA season, Kyrie Irving injured his index finger in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks and missed three weeks of action.
2012: Irving Appears on Kickin' It
In 2012, Kyrie Irving appeared on an episode of the Disney XD series Kickin' It.
2012: Irving Plays Uncle Drew in Pepsi Max Ads
In 2012, Kyrie Irving played the role of Uncle Drew in a series of Pepsi Max advertisements.
2012: Irving Contends for Australian Olympic Team
In 2012, Kyrie Irving was in contention for a position on the Australian team for the 2012 Olympics but elected not to represent his nation of birth.
2012: Rising Stars Challenge MVP
In 2012, Kyrie Irving was named to the Rising Stars Challenge, where he scored 34 points and earned MVP honors. He also won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
2013: Career-High 41 Points Against Knicks
In 2013, while wearing a protective face mask, Kyrie Irving scored a then-career-high 41 points against the New York Knicks, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points in Madison Square Garden.
February 28, 2014: First Career Triple-Double
On February 28, 2014, Kyrie Irving recorded his first career triple-double with 21 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a victory over the Utah Jazz.
April 5, 2014: Career-High 44 Points
On April 5, 2014, Kyrie Irving recorded a then career-high 44 points in an overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.
July 10, 2014: Contract Extension with Cavaliers
On July 10, 2014, Kyrie Irving signed a five-year, $90 million contract extension with the Cavaliers.
2014: Cavaliers' inconsistency
After their streak-ending loss on December 11, 2014 to Oklahoma City, the Cavaliers went on to win just five more games in December, finishing 2014 at 18–14. All of the new Big Three missed time during December, contributing to the team's inconsistency and mediocre play.
2014: All-Star Game Starter and MVP
In 2014, Kyrie Irving was chosen as the starting point guard for the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star game, recording 31 points and 14 assists and was the All-Star game MVP.
March 12, 2015: Career-High 57 Points
On March 12, 2015, Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 57 points in a victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The effort also surpassed the Cavaliers' franchise single-game scoring mark of 56 points, set by LeBron James.
August 27, 2015: Ruled Out for Opening Night
On August 27, 2015, Kyrie Irving was ruled unlikely to be ready for opening night of the 2015–16 season due to a left kneecap fracture.
November 2015: Release of "Uncle Drew" Episode 4
In November 2015, Kyrie Irving wrote and directed episode 4 of "Uncle Drew", starring alongside Baron Davis, J. B. Smoove, and Ray Allen.
2015: Thomas' Postseason Debut
In 2015, Isaiah Thomas had a 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds in his postseason debut with the team.
2015: Surgery to Remove Screws from Patella
In 2015, Kyrie Irving had a procedure scheduled to remove two screws from his patella, which were inserted to repair a fracture suffered during that year's NBA Finals.
2015: Irving Launches PSD Underwear Collection
In 2015, Kyrie Irving launched his PSD Underwear collection.
2015: Cavaliers' victory
The Cavaliers began their 2015 schedule on January 2 as they snapped a three-game losing streak with Irving's help.
January 2016: Irving Begins Relationship with Kehlani
In January 2016, Kyrie Irving began a relationship with singer Kehlani.
March 2016: Controversy and Breakup with Kehlani
In March 2016, Kyrie Irving's relationship with Kehlani ended amidst a Twitter media controversy after a photo posted by PartyNextDoor led to accusations of cheating. They had broken up before the incident.
October 25, 2016: Championship Ring and Victory over Knicks
On October 25, 2016, after receiving his first championship ring, Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 29 points in a victory over the New York Knicks.
November 2016: Irving Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors
In November 2016, Kyrie Irving tweeted his support for the water protectors at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation who were demonstrating against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota.
2016: NBA Championship with Cavaliers
In 2016, Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers won the NBA Championship, rallying from a 3–1 Finals deficit against Golden State.
2016: Voicework in We Bare Bears
In 2016, Kyrie Irving did voicework in "We Bare Bears".
2016: Irving Wins Olympic Gold Medal
In 2016, Kyrie Irving helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
2016: Irving Puts Degree Plans on Hold
In 2016, Kyrie Irving stated he was putting his plans to finish his bachelor's degree on hold, planning to focus on it after leaving basketball.
2016: Championship-winning Three-Pointer
In the 2016 NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving made the championship-winning three-pointer, completing the Cavaliers' historic comeback over the Golden State Warriors.
January 23, 2017: Season-High 49 Points Against Pelicans
On January 23, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 35 of his season-high 49 points in the second half of the Cavaliers' narrow loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
February 2017: Irving States Belief in Flat Earth Theory
In February 2017, Kyrie Irving stated in an interview for a podcast that he believes that the Earth is flat, sparking controversy.
July 2017: Irving Requests Trade from Cavaliers
In July 2017, Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers, seeking to be the primary focus of a team rather than playing alongside LeBron James.
September 2017: Irving Denies Flat Earth Claims
In September 2017, Kyrie Irving denied his previous claims of believing in the flat Earth theory, stating that the media misunderstood him as he was joking.
October 17, 2017: Celtics Debut
On October 17, 2017, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Celtics with 22 points and 10 assists in a 102-99 loss against the Cavaliers.
November 6, 2017: First 30-point game as a Celtic
On November 6, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 35 points in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks, marking his first 30-point game as a Celtic.
November 20, 2017: Season-High 47 Points
On November 20, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 47 points in an overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks, extending the Celtics' winning streak.
December 2017: Nike Ad References Plant-Based Diet
In December 2017, a Nike ad referenced Kyrie Irving's predominantly plant-based diet.
2017: Trade Request to Boston Celtics
After another Finals appearance in 2017, Kyrie Irving requested a trade and was dealt to the Boston Celtics.
2017: NBA Finals loss to Warriors
In 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in Game 4 to prevent a sweep by the Golden State Warriors, but the Cavaliers ultimately lost the series 4-1 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
2017: Irving's Signature Sneakers Second Best-Selling Line
In 2017, Kyrie Irving's signature sneakers were the second best-selling line, behind LeBron James.
2017: Uncle Drew Ad Series Features Pepsi
In 2017, the Uncle Drew advertisement series became a skit inside an old school diner featuring Pepsi in its current design.
January 21, 2018: 40 Points in Loss to Magic
On January 21, 2018, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in a loss to the Orlando Magic, which marked the Celtics' season-worst third straight defeat.
June 2018: Release of Uncle Drew Film
In June 2018, the feature film Uncle Drew, starring Kyrie Irving and former NBA stars, was released.
June 2018: Irving Reiterates Flat Earth Doubts
In a June 2018 interview, when asked if he would admit that the world is round, Irving said, "I don't know. I really don't", and encouraged people to "do [their] own research".
August 2018: Irving Honored at Standing Rock Reservation
In August 2018, Kyrie Irving and his older sister were honored with a "welcome home" ceremony at Standing Rock Indian Reservation, acknowledging their family ties and Irving's activism on behalf of the water protectors at the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
October 2018: Irving Apologizes for Flat Earth Comments
In October 2018, Kyrie Irving apologized for his original flat Earth comments, but stopped short of saying whether he still believed that the Earth is flat.
2018: Irving Guest Stars on Family Guy
In 2018, Kyrie Irving guest starred on Family Guy, lending his voice for the season 17 episode "Big Trouble in Little Quahog".
2018: Promotion of Conspiracy Theories
In 2018, Kyrie Irving promoted numerous conspiracy theories, including tweeting a link to the film "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America", which was characterized as antisemitic.
2018: Traded to the Celtics
In 2018, Kyrie Irving was traded to the Boston Celtics, in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Žižić, and the rights to the Brooklyn Nets' 2018 first-round draft pick.
2018: Uncle Drew Feature Film
In 2018, Kyrie Irving's "Uncle Drew" advertisements became a feature film. Irving wrote, directed, and acted in these advertisements.
2018: Projected Continuation of Sneaker Trend
In 2018, The NPD Group projected that Irving's signature sneaker trend continued from 2017.
2018: Irving Starts Relationship with Marlene Wilkerson
Since 2018, Kyrie Irving has been in a relationship with Marlene Wilkerson, and they have two sons together.
January 16, 2019: Career-High 18 Assists
On January 16, 2019, Kyrie Irving recorded 27 points and a career-high 18 assists in a 117–108 victory over the Raptors.
July 7, 2019: Signed with Brooklyn Nets
On July 7, 2019, Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency on a four-year, $136.5 million contract.
October 23, 2019: Nets Debut with 50 Points
On October 23, 2019, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Nets with 50 points, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50 points or more in a team debut.
2019: Irving's Nike Deal Valued at US$11 Million
As of 2019, Kyrie Irving's shoe deal with Nike was worth US$11 million.
2019: Signs with Brooklyn Nets
In 2019, Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent after playing with the Celtics for two seasons.
January 12, 2020: Return from Injury
On January 12, 2020, Kyrie Irving returned from a right shoulder injury, scoring 21 points in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
February 2020: Elected Vice-President of NBPA
In February 2020, Kyrie Irving was elected as one of the seven vice-presidents of the National Basketball Players Association, replacing Pau Gasol.
2020: Irving Donates to Various Social Causes
In 2020, Kyrie Irving, through his K.A.I. Family Foundation, donated a home to the family of George Floyd, paid off student debt for students from Lincoln University, committed $1.5 million to help pay WNBA players, donated over $300,000 to food banks, and donated 17 pallets of food to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
2020: Celtics Trade Compensation
In 2020, the Celtics sent the Cavaliers a 2020 second-round draft pick to complete the trade, as compensation for Isaiah Thomas' failed physical.
February 18, 2021: All-Star Selection
On February 18, 2021, Kyrie Irving was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, marking his seventh selection.
July 29, 2021: Irving Builds Solar Water Center in Pakistan
On July 29, 2021, Kyrie Irving, through his K.A.I. Family Foundation, built a solar water center in Pakistan with Paani Project.
October 12, 2021: Ineligible to Play Due to Vaccine Mandate
On October 12, 2021, the Nets announced that Kyrie Irving would be ineligible to play or practice with the team due to New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
October 2021: Speculation of Exclusion from NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, his hesitancy to get vaccinated, and his sharing of conspiracy theories, it was speculated that Kyrie Irving was excluded from the NBA 75th Anniversary Team list in October 2021.
October 21, 2021: Exclusion from NBA 75th Anniversary Team
On October 21, 2021, Kyrie Irving was speculated to be excluded from the NBA 75th Anniversary Team due to the ongoing vaccine mandate controversy.
2021: Player Option for the 2022-23 Season
Following the end of the 2021-22 season, there was speculation that Irving would decline his player option and pursue a sign-and-trade deal with another team.
2021: Irving Becomes Enrolled Member of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
In 2021, Kyrie Irving's petition for citizenship was granted, and he became an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
2021: COVID-19 Vaccination Controversy
In the 2021–2022 NBA season, Kyrie Irving's decision not to get vaccinated for COVID-19 led to him missing the majority of the season.
January 5, 2022: Season Debut After Vaccine Mandate
On January 5, 2022, Kyrie Irving made his season debut, recording 22 points in a victory over the Indiana Pacers.
February 2022: Vaccine Requirement Update
In February 2022, New York City mayor Eric Adams announced the city would be lifting its vaccine requirement for indoor activities on March 7, but Irving remained subject to a workplace vaccine mandate.
February 26, 2022: Season-High 38 Points
On February 26, 2022, Kyrie Irving scored a then season-high 38 points in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
September 15, 2022: Irving Shares Alex Jones Video
On September 15, 2022, Kyrie Irving shared a video on his Instagram story featuring a rant by InfoWars creator and far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
October 27, 2022: Irving Tweets Link to Controversial Film
On October 27, 2022, Kyrie Irving tweeted a link to an Amazon listing page for Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, a film promoting Black Hebrew Israelite ideology.
October 29, 2022: Irving Defends Tweet and Denies Antisemitism
On October 29, 2022, Kyrie Irving tweeted that deeming him antisemitic was "not justified" and defended his tweet during a postgame press conference at Barclays Center, stating that he would not stand down on what he believed in.
November 3, 2022: Suspended by the Nets
On November 3, 2022, The Nets suspended Irving for at least five NBA games due to his failure to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs and that he is unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.
2022: COVID-19 Vaccination Controversy Impact
In the 2021–2022 NBA season, Kyrie Irving's decision not to get vaccinated for COVID-19 led to him missing the majority of the season.
January 20, 2023: Season-High 48 Points
On January 20, 2023, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 48 points, including a season-high eight 3-pointers, in a victory over the Utah Jazz.
February 6, 2023: Kyrie Irving Traded to the Dallas Mavericks
On February 6, 2023, Kyrie Irving was traded by the Nets, along with Markieff Morris, to the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets received Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, an unprotected 2029 first-round pick, and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029 in exchange.
July 7, 2023: Irving Re-Signs with the Mavericks
On July 7, 2023, Irving re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks with a three-year, $126 million contract.
September 2023: Irving Partners with Anta Sports
In September 2023, Kyrie Irving announced a new partnership with Chinese sports brand Anta Sports, becoming Chief Creative Officer of Anta Basketball and launching Anta x Kyrie Youth Basketball Camps.
December 2023: Irving Invests in Kicks Crew
In December 2023, Kyrie Irving made an investment in sneaker platform Kicks Crew and joined the company as Chief Community Officer.
2023: Trade to Dallas Mavericks
In 2023, after four seasons with the Nets, Kyrie Irving requested a trade and was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks.
January 11, 2024: Irving Scores 44 Points Against the Knicks
On January 11, 2024, Kyrie Irving scored 44 points and delivered 10 assists in a 128–124 win over the New York Knicks.
2024: NBA Finals with Mavericks
In 2024, Kyrie Irving reached his fourth NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks.
February 1, 2025: Luka Dončić Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
On February 1, 2025, Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.
February 2025: Irving Announces Intentions to Play for Australia
In February 2025, Kyrie Irving announced his intentions to play for Australia and join the Australian Boomers for the 2028 Olympic Games.
July 6, 2025: Irving Re-Signs with the Mavericks
On July 6, 2025, Kyrie Irving re-signed with the Mavericks on a three-year, $119 million contract.
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