Kyrie Irving's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kyrie Irving.

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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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.