Kyrie Irving's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Kyrie Irving is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks. Drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011, he earned Rookie of the Year honors. Irving is a nine-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA Team selection, and an NBA champion, having won the title with the Cavaliers in 2016. Known for his exceptional ball-handling skills and scoring ability, Irving is considered one of the most skilled offensive players in the NBA.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

January 14, 1962: Wilt Chamberlain's 62 Points

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.

1972: Jo Jo White with 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds

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

1985: Michael Jordan's 40 points in MSG

Kyrie Irving became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points in Madison Square Garden, Irving was a year younger than Michael Jordan, who did it in 1985.

1986: Larry Bird reached double-double mark

In 1986-87, Larry Bird was the last Celtic to have 11 double-doubles with points and assists.

2001: Last Celtics player before Irving with 40 points and 10 assists

In 2001, Antoine Walker was the last Celtics player before Irving to score at least 40 points with 10 or more assists.

2001: Scoring records

In 2001, Stephon Marbury record scoring records that compared to Kyrie Irving.

March 3, 2005: LeBron James' Cavaliers Record

Kyrie Irving's 57 points on March 12, 2015, surpassed LeBron James's Cavaliers franchise single-game scoring mark of 56 points set on March 3, 2005.

August 2009: Nike Global Challenge Tournament Title

In August 2009, Kyrie Irving led the USA East team to the tournament title in the Nike Global Challenge and was named the MVP, averaging 21.3 points and 4.3 assists per game.

March 16, 2010: Cavaliers' Previous Triple-Double

Kyrie Irving's triple-double on February 28, 2014, was the Cavaliers' first triple-double since March 16, 2010.

June 2010: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship

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

February 2012: Rajon Rondo recorded 30-plus points and a triple-double

In February 2012, Rajon Rondo became the Celtics player to record 30-plus points and a triple-double in the same game.

2012: Rising Stars Challenge and Rookie of the Year

In 2012, Kyrie Irving was named to the Rising Stars Challenge, earned MVP honors at the game, and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.

2013: Career-High 41 Points Against Knicks

In 2013, Kyrie Irving scored a then-career-high 41 points against the New York Knicks while wearing a protective face mask, 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 99–79 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 a 96–94 overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.

2014: Irving wins gold medal and named MVP at FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2014, Kyrie Irving helped lead Team USA to the gold medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup and was subsequently named the tournament's MVP. He was later named the 2014 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

2014: NBA All-Star Game MVP

In 2014, Kyrie Irving was voted in as the starting point guard for the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star game and was named the 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, including a buzzer-beating three-point shot to send the Cavaliers into overtime, in a 128–125 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

2015: Isaiah Thomas with 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds

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

October 25, 2016: Scored game-high 29 points in victory over New York Knicks

On October 25, 2016, after receiving his first championship ring prior to the season opener, Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 29 points in a 117–88 victory over the New York Knicks.

2016: NBA Finals Victory

In 2016, Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, ending Cleveland's 52-year championship drought. Irving hit a crucial three-pointer in Game 7.

2016: Irving wins Olympic gold medal with Team USA

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.

2016: NBA Championship with Cavaliers

In 2016, Kyrie Irving won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

November 6, 2017: Scored 35 points in victory over Atlanta Hawks

On November 6, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 35 points in a 110–107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, marking his first 30-point game as a Celtic. With the win, the Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games.

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.

January 16, 2019: Recorded career-high 18 assists against Toronto 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: Debuted for Nets with 50 points

On October 23, 2019, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Brooklyn Nets with 50 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in a 127–126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting an NBA record for most points in a team debut.

January 12, 2020: Returned 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: 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 All-Star selection.

October 21, 2021: Excluded 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. LeBron James and others criticized the exclusion.

January 5, 2022: Made season debut

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

February 26, 2022: Scored season-high 38 points

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.