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 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

1986: Irving's double-double with points and assists

On January 26, 2019, Irving recorded 32 points and 10 assists in a 115–111 loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was Irving's 11th double-double with points and assists, becoming the first Celtic with 11 of that kind of double-double since Larry Bird in 1986–87.

2001: 40 points with 10 or more assists

On November 16, 2018, Kyrie Irving recorded a season-high 43 points and 11 assists in a 123–116 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors. It marked Irving's first ever game scoring at least 40 points with 10 or more assists, and became the first Celtics player to do so since Antoine Walker in 2001.

2001: Kyrie Irving Nets Debut Stats

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, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50 points or more in a team debut. Irving became the seventh player in franchise history to score 50 points or more in a single game, and joins Stephon Marbury (2001) as the only one to also record 15 combined rebounds and assists. Irving also scored 25 of the Nets' 56 points in the first half.

2007: Irving's Scoring Record as a Celtic

In October 2017, Irving's 128 points in his first six games as a Celtic were the most since Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen each had 131 in 2007.

February 2012: Celtics Player To Record 30-Plus Points and a Triple-Double

On March 14, 2019, Irving recorded his second career triple-double with 31 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 126–120 victory over the Sacramento Kings, becoming the first Celtics player to record 30-plus points and a triple-double in the same game since Rajon Rondo in February 2012.

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. He helped lead Team USA to the gold medal and was subsequently named the tournament's MVP. He was also named the 2014 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

October 25, 2016: Victory Over the New York Knicks

On October 25, 2016, Kyrie Irving received his first championship ring and scored a game-high 29 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 117–88 victory over the New York Knicks.

2016: Olympic Gold Medal

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

2017: Eastern Conference Title and NBA Finals Appearance

In 2017, Kyrie Irving led the Cavaliers to a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics with a playoff career-high 42 points in Game 4. He then helped the Cavaliers defeat the Celtics in Game 5, claiming their third straight Eastern Conference title and a return trip to the NBA Finals, where they ultimately lost to the Golden State Warriors.

2017: Second Best-Selling Signature Sneakers

In 2017, Kyrie Irving's signature sneakers with Nike were the second best-selling line, behind LeBron James.

January 16, 2019: Victory Over the Raptors

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: Nets Debut

January 12, 2020: Return From 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 18, 2021: NBA All-Star Selection

On February 18, 2021, Kyrie Irving was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, marking his seventh selection.

January 5, 2022: Season Debut

On January 5, 2022, Kyrie Irving made his season debut, recording 22 points, three rebounds, and four assists in a 129–121 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

January 20, 2023: Irving scores season-high 48 points

On January 20, 2023, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 48 points, including eight 3-pointers, along with 11 rebounds, six assists, and four steals in an 117–106 victory over the Utah Jazz.