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 Andrew Irving is a prominent American 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, 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.

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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.

2004: Father's Remarriage

In 2004, Kyrie Irving's father, Drederick, remarried to Shetellia Riley, who is currently Kyrie Irving's agent.

October 22, 2009: Commitment to Duke University

On October 22, 2009, Kyrie Irving committed to Duke University in a television broadcast on ESPNU.

2010: Plays for 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: Promise to Complete Bachelor's Degree

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

2011: Plays for 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: Plays with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

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

November 2016: Support for 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: Postponement of Degree Plans

In 2016, having not achieved his degree, Kyrie Irving claimed he was putting his plans on hold, stating, "when I leave the game of basketball, then I'll focus on the next step of my life."

2016: Transition to Plant-Based Diet

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

December 2017: Nike Ad Referencing Plant-Based Diet

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

August 2018: "Welcome Home" Ceremony 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.

2018: Relationship with Marlene Wilkerson

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

2020: Philanthropic Contributions Through K.A.I. Family Foundation

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 on his birthday, and donated 17 pallets of food to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.