Kyrie Irving's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Kyrie Irving is a professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011, he was named Rookie of the Year. Irving is a nine-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA Team selection, achieving an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016. He is renowned 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

January 14, 1962: Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points

On January 14, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a loss to the Boston Celtics

1972: Jo Jo White's Postseason Debut

In 1972, Jo Jo White had a 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds in his postseason debut with the team.

1985: Michael Jordan scores 40 points in Madison Square Garden

In 1985, Michael Jordan scored 40 points in Madison Square Garden. Irving was a year younger than Michael Jordan when he reached the milestone.

1986: Double-Double Since Larry Bird

In 1986, Kyrie Irving was the first Celtic with 11 of that kind of double-double since Larry Bird.

2001: First Celtics Player Since Antoine Walker

In 2001, Kyrie Irving became the first Celtics player since Antoine Walker to record a game scoring at least 40 points with 10 or more assists.

2001: Marbury's Rebounds and Assists

In 2001, Stephon Marbury was the only one to record 15 combined rebounds and assists.

March 3, 2005: LeBron James's 56 points

On March 3, 2005, LeBron James scored 56 points against the Toronto Raptors.

2007: Most Points in First Six Games as a Celtic

In 2007, Kyrie Irving's 128 points in his first six games as a Celtic were the most since Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen each had 131 points.

August 2009: Nike Global Challenge MVP

In August 2009, Kyrie Irving led the USA East to the tournament title in the Nike Global Challenge, earning the MVP award with 21.3 points and 4.3 assists per game.

January 19, 2010: Selection to Junior National Select Team

On January 19, 2010, Kyrie Irving was selected to the 2010 Junior National Select Team.

March 16, 2010: Cavaliers' Previous Triple-Double

On March 16, 2010, Kyrie Irving's triple double was the Cavaliers' first triple-double since this date.

June 2010: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship Gold Medal

In June 2010, Kyrie Irving was part of the United States gold medal-winning team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.

February 2012: Rondo's Triple-Double

In February 2012, Rajon Rondo achieved a 30-plus point triple-double the same game. Kyrie Irving had his second career triple-double on March 14.

2012: Rising Stars Challenge MVP

In 2012, Kyrie Irving was named to the Rising Stars Challenge, where he scored 34 points and earned MVP honors. He also won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.

2013: Career-High 41 Points Against Knicks

In 2013, while wearing a protective face mask, Kyrie Irving scored a then-career-high 41 points against the New York Knicks, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points in Madison Square Garden.

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: All-Star Game Starter and MVP

In 2014, Kyrie Irving was chosen as the starting point guard for the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star game, recording 31 points and 14 assists and was the All-Star game MVP.

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. The effort also surpassed the Cavaliers' franchise single-game scoring mark of 56 points, set by LeBron James.

2015: Thomas' Postseason Debut

In 2015, Isaiah Thomas had a 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds in his postseason debut with the team.

2015: Cavaliers' victory

The Cavaliers began their 2015 schedule on January 2 as they snapped a three-game losing streak with Irving's help.

October 25, 2016: Championship Ring and Victory over Knicks

On October 25, 2016, after receiving his first championship ring, Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 29 points in a victory over the New York Knicks.

2016: NBA Championship with Cavaliers

In 2016, Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers won the NBA Championship, rallying from a 3–1 Finals deficit against Golden State.

2016: Irving Wins Olympic Gold Medal

In 2016, Kyrie Irving helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

2016: Championship-winning Three-Pointer

In the 2016 NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving made the championship-winning three-pointer, completing the Cavaliers' historic comeback over the Golden State Warriors.

January 23, 2017: Season-High 49 Points Against Pelicans

On January 23, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 35 of his season-high 49 points in the second half of the Cavaliers' narrow loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 20, 2017: Season-High 47 Points

On November 20, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 47 points in an overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks, extending the Celtics' winning streak.

2017: NBA Finals loss to Warriors

In 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in Game 4 to prevent a sweep by the Golden State Warriors, but the Cavaliers ultimately lost the series 4-1 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

January 16, 2019: 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 Raptors.

October 23, 2019: Nets Debut with 50 Points

On October 23, 2019, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Nets with 50 points, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50 points or more in a team debut.