History of Kyrie Irving in Timeline
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.
January 14, 1962: Scoring Record Reference
Kyrie Irving's 57 points on March 12, 2015, was the most points for a player in a regular-season game against the defending champion since January 14, 1962, when Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points.
1985: Scoring Record in Madison Square Garden
In 2013, Kyrie Irving became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points in Madison Square Garden, a year younger than Michael Jordan was when he did it in 1985.
March 23, 1992: Kyrie Irving's Birth
On March 23, 1992, Kyrie Andrew Irving was born in Melbourne, Australia.
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.
March 3, 2005: Cavaliers' Franchise Single-Game Scoring Mark
Kyrie Irving's 57 points on March 12, 2015, surpassed the Cavaliers' franchise single-game scoring mark of 56 points, set by LeBron James against the Toronto Raptors on March 3, 2005.
August 2009: Nike Global Challenge MVP
In August 2009, Kyrie Irving led the USA East to the tournament title in the Nike Global Challenge and was named the MVP with 21.3 points and 4.3 assists per game.
October 22, 2009: Commitment to Duke University
On October 22, 2009, Kyrie Irving committed to Duke University in a television broadcast on ESPNU.
January 19, 2010: Selected to Junior National Select Team
On January 19, 2010, Kyrie Irving was selected to the 2010 Junior National Select Team.
March 16, 2010: Cavaliers' Last Triple-Double Before Irving's
Kyrie Irving's triple-double on February 28, 2014, was the Cavaliers' first since March 16, 2010.
June 2010: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship Gold Medal
In June 2010, Kyrie Irving was a part of the United States gold medal-winning team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.
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: Enters NBA Draft
In 2011, Kyrie Irving announced that he would forgo his final three seasons of eligibility and enter the NBA draft, where he was selected with the first overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2011: Joins Cavaliers
In 2011, Kyrie Irving joined the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing one year of college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
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: Drafted into the NBA
In 2011, Kyrie Irving was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the NBA draft and was named Rookie of the Year.
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.
February 2012: Rajon Rondo last Celtic with 30-point triple-double
Rajon Rondo was the last Celtic with 30-plus points and a triple-double in February 2012.
July 14, 2012: Broken Hand During Practice
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, causing him to miss three weeks of action.
2012: Appearance on Disney XD's Kickin' It
In 2012, Kyrie Irving appeared on an episode of the Disney XD series Kickin' It.
2012: Uncle Drew Pepsi Max Ad Series
In 2012, Kyrie Irving played the role of Uncle Drew in a series of Pepsi Max advertisements. He also wrote and directed episode 2, in which Irving starred alongside Bill Russell and Kevin Love, and episode 3, in which he starred alongside Nate Robinson and Maya Moore.
2012: Starred in Kickin' It
In 2012, Kyrie Irving starred as himself in Kickin' It.
2012: Rising Stars Challenge MVP and Rookie of the Year
In 2012, Kyrie Irving was named to the Rising Stars Challenge, where he earned MVP honors, and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
2013: Career-High 41 Points Against Knicks
In 2013, Kyrie Irving scored his then-career-high 41 points against the New York Knicks while wearing a protective face mask.
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 Cleveland Cavaliers.
2014: Cavaliers' Performance in December
After losing their winning streak on December 11, the Cavaliers won just five more games in December, finishing 2014 at 18–14.
2014: FIBA World Cup MVP
In 2014, Kyrie Irving was a member of the United States national team that competed in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, helped lead Team USA to the gold medal and was subsequently named the tournament's MVP, averaging 12.1 points and 3.6 assists per game.
2014: NBA All-Star Game MVP
In 2014, Kyrie Irving was the NBA All-Star game MVP, recording 31 points and 14 assists.
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, including a buzzer-beating three-point shot to send the Cavaliers into overtime.
August 27, 2015: Ruled Unlikely 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 the left kneecap fracture he suffered in Game 1 of the 2015 NBA Finals.
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: Launch of PSD Underwear Collection
In 2015, Kyrie Irving launched his PSD Underwear collection.
2015: Irving's Performance in January
The Cavaliers began their 2015 schedule on January 2. Irving scored 23 points, and with Love's 27, the Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 91–87.
October 25, 2016: Scored game-high 29 points in victory over New York Knicks
On October 25, 2016, Kyrie Irving received his first championship ring prior to the season opener and scored a game-high 29 points in a 117–88 victory over the New York Knicks.
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: Voicework in We Bare Bears
In 2016, Kyrie Irving did voicework in We Bare Bears.
2016: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2016, Kyrie Irving helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, becoming just the fourth member of Team USA to capture the NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal in the same year, joining LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen.
2016: NBA Championship with Cavaliers
In 2016, Kyrie Irving won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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: NBA Finals Victory
In the 2016 NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James each scored 41 points in Game 5, and Irving hit a three-pointer in Game 7 to help the Cavaliers win the series 4–3.
2016: NBA 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.
2016: Transition to Plant-Based Diet
Starting with the 2016–2017 season, Kyrie Irving moved to a predominantly plant-based diet.
January 23, 2017: Scored 35 of 49 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 124–122 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, marking their fifth loss in seven games.
February 2017: Initial Flat Earth Comments
In February 2017, Kyrie Irving stated in an interview for a podcast that he believes that the Earth is flat.
July 2017: Requested trade from Cavaliers
In July 2017, Kyrie Irving requested the Cavaliers to trade him, reportedly desiring to be more of the focal point of his own team instead of playing alongside LeBron James.
September 2017: Denial of Flat Earth Claims
In September 2017, Kyrie Irving denied his original flat Earth claims and said that media misunderstood him as he was joking.
October 17, 2017: Celtics Debut
On October 17, 2017, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Boston Celtics, scoring 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 110–107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. It was his first 30-point game as a Celtic.
November 20, 2017: Scored 47 points against the Dallas Mavericks
On November 20, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 10 of his season-high 47 points in overtime as the Celtics rallied from a double-digit deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110–102, extending their winning streak to 16 games.
December 2017: Nike Ad Referencing Plant-Based Diet
In December 2017, Kyrie Irving referenced his predominantly plant-based diet in a Nike ad.
2017: Trade Request to Celtics
After another Finals appearance in 2017, Kyrie Irving requested a trade and was dealt to the Boston Celtics.
2017: Signature Sneakers Second Best-Selling Line
As of 2017, Kyrie Irving's signature Nike sneakers were the second best-selling line, trailing only LeBron James.
2017: NBA Finals Game 4: Irving Scores 40 Points
In 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to help the Cleveland Cavaliers extend the series against the Golden State Warriors, avoiding a sweep with a 137–116 victory.
2017: Uncle Drew advertisement series features 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: Scored 40 points against Orlando Magic
On January 21, 2018, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in a 103–95 loss to the Orlando Magic.
June 2018: Release of Uncle Drew Feature Film
In June 2018, the feature film, Uncle Drew, starring Kyrie Irving and former NBA stars, was released.
June 2018: Reiteration of Flat Earth Doubts
In a June 2018 interview, Kyrie Irving when 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: "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.
October 2018: Apology 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: Guest Star 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: Projected Continuation of Sneaker Trend
In 2018, The NPD Group projected that the sales trend of Kyrie Irving's signature sneakers would continue.
2018: "Uncle Drew" Feature Film
In 2018, the "Uncle Drew" advertisements, in which Kyrie Irving wrote, directed, and acted, became a feature film.
2018: Relationship with Marlene Wilkerson
Kyrie Irving has been in a relationship with Marlene Wilkerson since 2018, and they have two sons together.
January 16, 2019: Recorded 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 Toronto Raptors.
July 7, 2019: Signed with the Brooklyn Nets
On July 7, 2019, Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency.
October 23, 2019: Debut for the Nets
On October 23, 2019, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Nets with 50 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in a 127–126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2019: Shoe Deal Worth
As of 2019, Kyrie Irving's shoe deal with Nike was worth US$11 million.
2019: Signs with Brooklyn Nets
In 2019, after playing with the Celtics for two seasons, Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent.
January 12, 2020: Returned from shoulder 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 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: 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.
February 18, 2021: Named All-Star Game starter
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: 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, Nets' general manager Sean Marks announced that Kyrie Irving would be ineligible to play or practice with the team due to the New York City COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
October 2021: Speculation on Exclusion from NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Amidst controversies surrounding his hesitancy to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and sharing conspiracy theories, it was speculated that in October 2021, Kyrie Irving was excluded from the NBA 75th Anniversary Team list.
October 21, 2021: Omission from NBA 75th Anniversary Team
On October 21, 2021, it was speculated that Kyrie Irving was originally on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, but was later excluded, allegedly due to the ongoing vaccine mandate controversy.
2021: Enrollment in 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: Missed NBA Season due to Vaccination Decision
Kyrie Irving's decision not to get vaccinated for COVID-19 led to him missing the majority of the 2021–2022 NBA season.
January 5, 2022: Season debut against Indiana Pacers
On January 5, 2022, Kyrie Irving made his season debut, recording 22 points in a 129–121 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
February 2022: NYC mayor announced vaccine requirement lift
In February 2022, New York City mayor Eric Adams announced that the city would be lifting its vaccine requirement for indoor activities on March 7, but Kyrie Irving remained subject to a workplace vaccine mandate.
February 26, 2022: Scored season-high 38 points against Milwaukee 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.
September 15, 2022: Sharing 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: Tweet Linking 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 based on a book of the same name, which promotes Black Hebrew Israelite ideology and contains antisemitic content.
October 29, 2022: Irving Defends Tweet and Denies Religious Biases
On October 29, 2022, Kyrie Irving tweeted that calling him antisemitic was "not justified" and expressed his intent to learn from all walks of life and religions. He defended his tweet during a postgame press availability, denying religious biases and stating that history should not be hidden. He asserted he would not back down on his beliefs and felt supported by others.
November 3, 2022: Suspension from the Nets
On November 3, 2022, The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five NBA games due to his failure to unequivocally denounce antisemitic beliefs and deemed him unfit to be associated with the team.
2022: Missed NBA Season due to Vaccination Decision
Kyrie Irving's decision not to get vaccinated for COVID-19 led to him missing the majority of the 2021–2022 NBA season.
January 20, 2023: Season-High Performance Against the Utah Jazz
On January 20, 2023, Kyrie Irving achieved a season-high 48 points, including eight 3-pointers, 11 rebounds, six assists, and four steals in a 117–106 victory against the Utah Jazz.
February 6, 2023: Trade to the Dallas Mavericks
On February 6, 2023, Kyrie Irving, along with Markieff Morris, was traded by the Brooklyn 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 return.
July 7, 2023: Re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks
On July 7, 2023, Kyrie Irving re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, securing a three-year contract.
September 2023: Partnership with Anta Sports
In September 2023, Kyrie Irving announced a new partnership with Chinese sports brand Anta Sports and become Chief Creative Officer of Anta Basketball. A namesake sneaker was announced for the 2023–2024 NBA season alongside a business collaboration.
December 2023: Investment in Kicks Crew and Role as Chief Community Officer
In December 2023, Kyrie Irving invested in sneaker platform Kicks Crew and joined the company as Chief Community Officer, focusing on cause-driven projects that blend art and basketball.
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.
January 11, 2024: 44-Point Game Against the New York 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: Reaches 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.
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