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 a professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011, he earned Rookie of the Year honors. Irving is a nine-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team selection. His career highlight includes winning an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016.

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

May 2011: Promise to Finish Degree

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

2016: Transition to Plant-Based Diet

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

July 2017: Trade Request from Cavaliers

In July 2017, Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers, expressing a desire to be the focal point of his own team instead of playing alongside LeBron James.

December 2017: Plant-Based Diet in Nike Ad

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

August 2018: "Welcome Home" Ceremony at Standing Rock

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.

2018: Trade Compensation

In 2018, the Brooklyn Nets' first-round draft pick, which the Celtics had acquired, turned into Collin Sexton as part of the compensation for the trade involving Kyrie Irving.

2018: Relationship with Marlene Wilkerson

Since 2018, Kyrie Irving has been in a relationship with Marlene Wilkerson and they have two sons together.

2020: Trade Compensation

In 2020, the Celtics agreed to send the Cavaliers a second-round draft pick via the Miami Heat as compensation for Isaiah Thomas' failed physical in the Kyrie Irving trade.