Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kyrie Irving
Discover the career path of Kyrie Irving, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Kyrie Irving is an American professional basketball player currently playing for 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, a three-time All-NBA Team selection, and won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016. He is known for his exceptional ball-handling skills and scoring ability.
1972: Joing Isaiah Thomas and Jo Jo White
In his first playoff game as a Celtic, Kyrie Irving became just third player in franchise history (joining Isaiah Thomas in 2015 and Jo Jo White in 1972) to have 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds in his postseason debut with the team.
1986: First Celtic With 11 Double-Doubles Since Larry Bird
On January 26, 2019, Kyrie Irving recorded 32 points and 10 assists in a 115–111 loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was Irving's 11th double-double with points and assists, becoming the first Celtic with 11 of that kind of double-double since Larry Bird in 1986–87.
2001: First 40-Point Game with 10+ Assists Since Antoine Walker
On November 16, 2018, Kyrie Irving recorded a season-high 43 points and 11 assists in a 123-116 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors, becoming the first Celtics player to do so since Antoine Walker in 2001.
2001: Scoring Record
On October 23, 2019, Irving became the seventh player in franchise history to score 50 points or more in a single game, and joins Stephon Marbury (2001) as the only one to also record 15 combined rebounds and assists.
2007: Most Points in First Six Games
In 2007, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen each had 131 points in their first six games. Kyrie Irving's 128 points in his first six games as a Celtic were the most since 2007.
October 22, 2009: Committed to Duke
On October 22, 2009, Kyrie Irving committed to Duke University in a television broadcast on ESPNU.
March 16, 2010: Cavaliers First Triple-Double
On March 16, 2010, The Cavaliers had their last triple-double before Kyrie Irvin's on February 28, 2014.
2010: Played with the Blue Devils
In 2010, Kyrie Irving played with the Duke Blue Devils during the 2010–2011 basketball season under head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
2011: Entered NBA Draft
In 2011, Kyrie Irving announced that he would forgo his final three seasons of eligibility and enter the NBA draft.
2011: Joined Cavaliers
In 2011, Kyrie Irving joined the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing college basketball for Duke Blue Devils.
2011: Played with the Blue Devils
In 2011, Kyrie Irving played with the Duke Blue Devils during the 2010–2011 basketball season under head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
2011: Celtics Victory Against the Spurs
In 2011, Kyrie Irving scored 24 points helping the Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 108-94, marking the Celtics' first victory against the Spurs since 2011.
2011: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2011, Kyrie Irving was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick in the NBA draft.
February 2012: First 30-point triple-double since Rajon Rondo
On March 14, 2019, Kyrie Irving recorded his second career triple-double with 31 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 126–120 victory over the Sacramento Kings, becoming the first Celtics player to record 30-plus points and a triple-double in the same game since Rajon Rondo in February 2012.
2012: Irving Appears on Disney XD's 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, writing and directing episodes 2 and 3.
2012: Starred in Kickin' It
In 2012, Kyrie Irving starred as himself in Kickin' It.
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 he chose to focus on selection for the United States national team instead.
2012: Rising Stars Challenge MVP and Rookie of the Year
In 2012, Kyrie Irving was named to the Rising Stars Challenge and earned MVP honors, also winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
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 Points Against Bobcats
On April 5, 2014, Kyrie Irving recorded a then career-high 44 points in an overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.
July 10, 2014: Signed Contract Extension with Cavaliers
On July 10, 2014, Kyrie Irving signed a five-year, $90 million contract extension with the Cavaliers.
2014: Irving Wins Gold at FIBA World Cup
In 2014, Kyrie Irving was a member of the United States national team that competed in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He helped lead Team USA to the gold medal and was subsequently named the tournament's MVP.
2014: NBA All-Star Game MVP
In 2014, Kyrie Irving was the NBA All-Star game MVP, recording 31 points and 14 assists as the East beat the West 163–155.
March 12, 2015: Career-High 57 Points Against Spurs
On March 12, 2015, Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 57 points, including a buzzer-beating three-point shot, in a victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
November 2015: Irving Writes and Directs Episode 4 of "Uncle Drew"
In November 2015, Kyrie Irving wrote and directed episode 4 of "Uncle Drew", in which he starred alongside Baron Davis, J. B. Smoove, and Ray Allen.
2015: Irving Launches PSD Underwear Collection
In 2015, Kyrie Irving launched his PSD Underwear collection.
2015: Joing Isaiah Thomas and Jo Jo White
In his first playoff game as a Celtic, Kyrie Irving became just third player in franchise history (joining Isaiah Thomas in 2015 and Jo Jo White in 1972) to have 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds in his postseason debut with the team.
October 25, 2016: Scored Game-High 29 Points
On October 25, 2016, after receiving his first championship ring prior to the season opener, 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 Finals Victory with Cavaliers
In 2016, Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, with Irving hitting a three-pointer in Game 7 to secure the victory.
2016: Voicework in We Bare Bears
In 2016, Kyrie Irving did voicework in We Bare Bears.
2016: Irving Focuses on Selection for United States Olympic Team
In 2016, Kyrie Irving elected not to represent his nation of birth (Australia), instead focusing on selection for the United States national team for the 2016 Olympic Games.
2016: Irving Wins Gold at Summer Olympics
In 2016, Kyrie Irving helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. With the win, he became just the fourth member of Team USA to capture the NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal in the same year.
2016: NBA Championship with the Cavaliers
In 2016, Kyrie Irving won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2016: NBA Finals Championship-Winning Shot
In the 2016 NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving made the championship-winning three-pointer to complete the Cavaliers' historic comeback over the Golden State Warriors.
January 23, 2017: Scored 35 of Season High Points in Second Half
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.
July 2017: Trade Request from Cavaliers
In July 2017, Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers, expressing a desire to be a primary focus on his own team.
October 17, 2017: Celtics Debut
On October 17, 2017, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Celtics, scoring 22 points and providing 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 110-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, marking his first 30-point game as a Celtic.
November 20, 2017: Season-High 47 Points and Winning Streak
On November 20, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 47 points, including 10 in overtime, leading the Celtics to a 110-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, extending their winning streak to 16 games.
2017: Requested Trade from Cavaliers
After another Finals appearance in 2017, Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers and was dealt to the Boston Celtics.
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: Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals Performances
In 2017, during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Kyrie Irving scored a playoff career-high of 42 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 112-99 victory against the Boston Celtics. He then scored 24 points in Game 5, helping the Cavaliers secure their third consecutive Eastern Conference title. In Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals, he scored 40 points in a win against the Golden State Warriors, but the Cavaliers ultimately lost the series 4-1.
2017: Uncle Drew Ads Become Skit Featuring Pepsi
In 2017, the Uncle Drew advertisement series became a skit inside an old school diner featuring Pepsi in its current design, stored in a fridge with its original logo.
January 21, 2018: 40 Points in Loss to Magic
On January 21, 2018, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in a 103-95 loss to the Orlando Magic.
June 2018: Uncle Drew Feature Film Released
In June 2018, the feature film Uncle Drew, starring Kyrie Irving and former NBA stars, was released.
August 2018: Irving Honored at Standing Rock Indian 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 to the community, and in gratitude for Irving's activism on behalf of the water protectors at the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
October 16, 2018: Return from Injury
On October 16, 2018, Kyrie Irving returned to play after missing time due to injury, scoring seven points and seven assists in a 105-87 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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: Trade to the Celtics
In 2018, Kyrie Irving was traded to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Žižić, and a first-round draft pick.
2018: Irving's Sneaker Trend Continues
In 2018, it was projected that Kyrie Irving's signature sneaker trend continued.
2018: "Uncle Drew" Feature Film Release
In 2018, the advertisements where Kyrie Irving wrote, directed, and acted as "Uncle Drew" became a feature film.
January 16, 2019: Career-High Assists
On January 16, 2019, Kyrie Irving recorded 27 points and a career-high 18 assists in a 117-108 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
July 7, 2019: Signed with Brooklyn Nets
On July 7, 2019, Kyrie Irving signed a four-year, $136.5 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency.
October 23, 2019: Nets Debut with 50 Points
On October 23, 2019, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Nets with 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in a 127–126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2019: Irving's Nike Deal Worth $11 Million
As of 2019, Kyrie Irving's shoe deal with Nike was worth US$11 million.
2019: Signed with Brooklyn Nets
In 2019, Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent.
January 12, 2020: Return from Injury
On January 12, 2020, Kyrie Irving returned from a right shoulder injury, scoring 21 points in a 108–86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
February 2020: Elected VP of National Basketball Players Association
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 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 who opted out of playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, donated over $300,000 to food banks and with City Harvest, and donated 17 pallets of food to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
2020: Compensation for Thomas' failed physical
In 2020, The Celtics sent the Cavaliers a second-round draft pick via the Miami Heat 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.
2021: Opted into player option
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. Irving ultimately opted into his $37 million player option, returning to the Nets for the 2022–23 NBA season.
January 5, 2022: Season Debut as Part-Time Player
On January 5, 2022, Kyrie Irving made his season debut as a part-time player, recording 22 points in a 129–121 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
February 26, 2022: Season-High 38 Points Against Bucks
On February 26, 2022, Kyrie Irving scored a then season-high 38 points with five rebounds, five assists, and two steals in a 126–123 victory over the reigning champions Milwaukee Bucks.
January 20, 2023: Season-High 48 Points Against Jazz
On January 20, 2023, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 48 points, including a season-high eight 3-pointers, along with 11 rebounds, six assists, and four steals in a 117–106 victory over the Utah Jazz.
February 6, 2023: Kyrie Irving Traded to the Dallas Mavericks
On February 6, 2023, Kyrie Irving, along with Markieff Morris, was traded by the Nets 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: Kyrie Irving Re-Signs with Mavericks
On July 7, 2023, Kyrie Irving re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, securing 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.
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: Traded to Dallas Mavericks
In 2023, after four seasons with the Nets, Kyrie Irving requested a trade and was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks.
2024: Reached NBA Finals with Mavericks
In 2024, Kyrie Irving reached his fourth NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks.
2024: Namesake Sneaker Announced for 2023–2024 NBA Season
In September 2023, a namesake sneaker was announced for the 2023–2024 NBA season as part of Kyrie Irving's partnership with Anta Sports.
February 1, 2025: Luka Dončić Traded to Lakers
On February 1, 2025, Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.
February 2025: Irving Intends to Play for Australia in Olympics
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: Kyrie Irving Re-Signs with Mavericks
On July 6, 2025, Kyrie Irving re-signed with the Mavericks on a three-year, $119 million contract.
2028: Irving Intends to Play for Australia in Olympics
In February 2025, Kyrie Irving announced his intentions to play for Australia and join the Australian Boomers for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Mentioned in this timeline
Pepsi is a cola-flavored carbonated soft drink and the flagship...
Basketball is a team sport played on a rectangular court...
LeBron James nicknamed King James is a professional basketball player...
Michael Jordan often known as MJ is a businessman and...
Instagram is a photo and video-sharing social networking service owned...
Alex Jones is an American far-right radio show host and...
Trending
2 months ago Lily Allen Opens Up About Marriage to David Harbour and Personal Struggles.
6 months ago Angola: Call for Electoral Law Improvements and Transparency Assurance by President
2 months ago Colin Jost and Jimmy Kimmel Mock Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Loss
8 days ago Jalen Williams' Impact: Thunder, Warriors Matchups, Dort's Future, Injury Return
Keldon Johnson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Prior to...
6 months ago Brokeback Mountain's 20th Anniversary: Challenging Hollywood and impacting audiences, starring Heath Ledger.
Popular
Candace Owens is an American conservative political commentator and author...
Ilhan Omar is an American politician currently serving as the...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...
Tom Cotton is an American politician and Army veteran currently...
The Kennedy Center Honors are annual awards recognizing individuals and...
Kelsey Grammer is an accomplished American actor producer and singer...