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 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, 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: Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 Points

On January 14, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points against the Boston Celtics.

1972: Joing Isaiah Thomas and Jo Jo White

In his first playoff game as a Celtic, Kyrie Irving became just third player in franchise history (joining Isaiah Thomas in 2015 and Jo Jo White in 1972) to have 20-plus points, five-plus assists and five-plus rebounds in his postseason debut with the team.

1985: Michael Jordan Scoring at MSG

In 1985, Michael Jordan scored 40 points in Madison Square Garden before Kyrie Irving surpassed his record in 2013.

1986: First Celtic With 11 Double-Doubles Since Larry Bird

On January 26, 2019, Kyrie 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: First 40-Point Game with 10+ Assists Since Antoine Walker

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, becoming the first Celtics player to do so since Antoine Walker in 2001.

2001: Scoring Record

On October 23, 2019, 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.

March 3, 2005: LeBron James Cavaliers Record

On March 3, 2005, LeBron James set the Cavaliers' franchise single-game scoring mark before Kyrie Irving surpassed his record in 2015.

2007: Most Points in First Six Games

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

August 2009: MVP at Nike Global Challenge

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

January 19, 2010: Selected to Junior National Select Team

On January 19, 2010, Kyrie Irving was selected to the 2010 Junior National Select Team, which played at the 2010 Nike Hoop Summit.

March 16, 2010: Cavaliers First Triple-Double

On March 16, 2010, The Cavaliers had their last triple-double before Kyrie Irvin's on February 28, 2014.

June 2010: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship

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

February 2012: First 30-point triple-double since Rajon Rondo

On March 14, 2019, Kyrie 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.

2012: Rising Stars Challenge MVP and Rookie of the Year

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

2013: Career-High Points Against Knicks

In 2013, Kyrie Irving scored his then-career-high 41 points against the New York Knicks while wearing a black protective face mask. He became 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 Points Against Bobcats

On April 5, 2014, Kyrie Irving recorded a then career-high 44 points in an overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.

2014: Irving Wins Gold at FIBA World Cup

In 2014, Kyrie Irving was a member of the United States national team that competed in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He helped lead Team USA to the gold medal and was subsequently named the tournament's MVP.

2014: NBA All-Star Game MVP

In 2014, Kyrie Irving was the NBA All-Star game MVP, recording 31 points and 14 assists as the East beat the West 163–155.

March 12, 2015: Career-High 57 Points Against Spurs

On March 12, 2015, Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 57 points, including a buzzer-beating three-point shot, in a victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

2015: Joing Isaiah Thomas and Jo Jo White

2016: NBA Finals Victory with Cavaliers

In 2016, Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, with Irving hitting a three-pointer in Game 7 to secure the victory.

2016: Irving Wins Gold at Summer Olympics

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 the Cavaliers

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

2016: NBA Finals 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.

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, marking his first 30-point game as a Celtic.

November 20, 2017: Season-High 47 Points and Winning Streak

On November 20, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 47 points, including 10 in overtime, leading the Celtics to a 110-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, extending their winning streak to 16 games.

2017: Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals Performances

In 2017, during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Kyrie Irving scored a playoff career-high of 42 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 112-99 victory against the Boston Celtics. He then scored 24 points in Game 5, helping the Cavaliers secure their third consecutive Eastern Conference title. In Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals, he scored 40 points in a win against the Golden State Warriors, but the Cavaliers ultimately lost the series 4-1.

January 16, 2019: Career-High 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: Nets Debut with 50 Points

On October 23, 2019, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Nets with 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in a 127–126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 18, 2021: 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.

October 21, 2021: Exclusion from NBA 75th Anniversary Team

On October 21, 2021, Kyrie Irving was speculated to be originally on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team but was allegedly excluded due to the ongoing vaccine mandate controversy.

February 26, 2022: Season-High 38 Points Against 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.

January 20, 2023: Season-High 48 Points Against Jazz

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