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 with the Dallas Mavericks. 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. He won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016, solidifying his place among the league's elite players.
January 14, 1962: Wilt Chamberlain Scoring Record
On March 12, 2015, Irving set a career-high against the defending champion since January 14, 1962, when Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a loss to the Boston Celtics.
March 3, 2005: LeBron James' Franchise Scoring Mark
On March 12, 2015, Irving's 57-point game 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 MVP, scoring 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, showcasing his talent among top young players.
March 16, 2010: Cavaliers' First Triple-Double Since
On February 28, 2014, Irving recorded his first career triple-double which was also the Cavaliers' first triple-double since March 16, 2010, highlighting a significant gap in such performances for the team.
June 2010: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship Gold
In June 2010, Kyrie Irving was part of the United States gold medal-winning team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, contributing to international success.
2011: NBA Draft & Rookie of the Year
In 2011, Kyrie Irving was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA draft, marking the beginning of his professional basketball career. He was named Rookie of the Year that year.
2012: Rising Stars Challenge MVP & Rookie of the Year
In 2012, Kyrie Irving was named to the Rising Stars Challenge, earned MVP honors with 34 points, and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, marking a successful start to his NBA career.
2013: Career-High 41 Points
In 2013, while wearing a protective face mask, Kyrie Irving scored his 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 a loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.
2014: All-Star Game MVP
In 2014, Kyrie Irving was chosen 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, in a victory over the San Antonio Spurs, surpassing the Cavaliers' franchise single-game scoring mark.
October 25, 2016: Championship Ring & Game-High 29 Points
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 Victory
In 2016, Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers won the NBA Championship, rallying from a 3–1 Finals deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors, ending Cleveland's 52-year major sports championship drought.
2016: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2016, Kyrie Irving played a crucial role in helping Team USA secure the gold medal at the Summer Olympics. This victory made him one of the few players to have won both an NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal in the same year, alongside legends like LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen.
January 23, 2017: Season-High 49 Points
On January 23, 2017, Kyrie Irving scored 35 of his season-high 49 points in the second half of the Cavaliers' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
2017: Second Best-Selling Signature Sneakers
In 2017, Kyrie Irving's signature sneakers were the second best-selling line, only behind LeBron James.
January 16, 2019: Irving Records 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: Irving Debuts for Nets with 50 Points
On October 23, 2019, Kyrie Irving debuted for the Brooklyn Nets with an impressive 50 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. However, the team lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 127–126 in overtime. He became the first player in NBA history to score 50 points or more in a team debut.
2019: Nike Shoe Deal Worth
As of 2019, Kyrie Irving's shoe deal with Nike was valued at US$11 million.
February 18, 2021: Irving Named All-Star 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: Speculation Surrounds Irving's Exclusion 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. This led to criticism from fans, commentators, and fellow players.
January 20, 2023: Irving Scores Season-High 48 Points
On January 20, 2023, Kyrie Irving achieved 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.
