Childhood and Education Journey of Kyrie Irving in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Kyrie Irving, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Kyrie Irving is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks. Drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011, he earned Rookie of the Year honors. Irving is a nine-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA Team selection, and an NBA champion, having won the title with the Cavaliers in 2016. Known for his exceptional ball-handling skills and scoring ability, Irving is considered one of the most skilled offensive players in the NBA.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

March 23, 1992: Kyrie Irving's Birth

On March 23, 1992, Kyrie Andrew Irving was born in Melbourne, Australia.

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1996: Discouraged from using left hand

While studying in a Catholic school in 1996, Kyrie Irving was discouraged from using his left hand, despite being born left-handed.

October 22, 2009: Committed to Duke University

On October 22, 2009, Kyrie Irving committed to Duke University and announced it on ESPNU.

May 2011: Irving promises to finish bachelor's degree at Duke

In May 2011, Kyrie Irving promised his father to finish his bachelor's degree at Duke University within five years.

2011: Played with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

In 2011, Kyrie Irving played with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at St. Patrick High School, where Kidd-Gilchrist was regarded as one of the best players in the class.

2012: Consideration for Australian Olympic team

In 2012, Kyrie Irving was in contention for a position on the Australian team for the 2012 Olympics but chose to focus on selection for the United States national team instead.

2015: Screws inserted in patella

In 2015, screws were inserted in Kyrie Irving's patella to repair a fracture he suffered during that year's NBA Finals.

November 2016: Irving supports water protectors at Standing Rock

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: Irving puts plans on hold to finish his degree

In 2016, Kyrie Irving claimed he was putting his plans on hold to finish his bachelor's degree, stating he will focus on it after leaving the game of basketball.

2016: Irving moves to predominantly plant-based diet

Starting with the 2016–2017 season, Kyrie Irving moved to a predominantly plant-based diet.

February 2017: Irving expresses 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 and discussion.

July 2017: Requested trade from Cavaliers

In July 2017, Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers, reportedly seeking to be the focal point of his own team rather than playing alongside LeBron James.

September 2017: Irving denies flat Earth claims

In September 2017, Kyrie Irving denied his previous claims about believing the Earth is flat and said that media misunderstood him as he was joking.

December 2017: Irving references plant-based diet in Nike ad

In December 2017, Kyrie Irving referenced his predominantly plant-based diet in a Nike ad.

June 2018: Irving doubles down on encouraging flat Earth research

In a June 2018 interview, Kyrie Irving was asked if he would admit that the world is round, he said, "I don't know. I really don't", and added that people should "do [their] own research for what [they] want to believe in" because "Our educational system is flawed".

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 and Irving's activism.

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 begins relationship with Marlene Wilkerson

In 2018, Kyrie Irving began his relationship with Marlene Wilkerson, and they later had two sons together.

July 7, 2019: Signed with Brooklyn Nets

On July 7, 2019, Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency, marking a new chapter in his NBA career.

2020: Irving donates to various social causes through K.A.I. Family Foundation

In 2020, Kyrie Irving 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 through his K.A.I. Family Foundation.

July 29, 2021: Irving builds solar water center in Pakistan

On July 29, 2021, Kyrie Irving built a solar water center in Pakistan with Paani Project through his K.A.I. Family Foundation.

2021: Irving becomes enrolled member of the 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.

September 15, 2022: Irving shares Alex Jones video on Instagram

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 anti-semitic film

On October 27, 2022, Kyrie Irving tweeted a link to an Amazon listing page for Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, a 2018 film promoting Black Hebrew Israelite ideology containing antisemitic disinformation.

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