Who is Kyrie Irving?
Kyrie Andrew Irving is a professional basketball player from the United States who is currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Irving’s father, who was a professional basketball player himself, was a source of inspiration for him as a young boy. Irving’s father’s help and inspiration helped him excel in sports during his high school days. Montclair Kimberley Academy and St. Patrick High School both gave him the opportunity to excel as a player. The first overall pick in the 2011 NBA drafts was awarded to him because of his basketball skills. Over the course of his career, he has won an NBA championship and has also played for the United States national team, helping the team win the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The Boston Celtics were the team he played for from 2017 to 2019. After that, he played for the Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets. Irving has also appeared on television a few times besides sports. He appeared as a guest on an episode of ‘Kickin’ It’, a comedy TV series that was inspired by martial arts that ran on Disney XD from 2011 to 2015. Irving’s claim that the Earth is flat caused controversy in February 2017 despite what most people believe and modern science claims. During an interview later, he was less aggressive and urged people to do more research on the topic themselves.
| Real Name/Full Name | Kyrie Andrew Irving |
| Date Of Birth | 23 March 1992 |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Australia. |
| Nationality | Australian. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Father Name | Drederick Irving. |
| Mother Name | Elizabeth Irving. |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inch |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Marlene Wilkerson (M: 2022) |
| Children | Azurie Elizabeth Irving. |
| Siblings | Asia Irving, and London Irving. |
| Profession | Professional Basket Ball Player. |
| Net worth | $90 Million. |
Early Life
Melbourne, Australia witnessed the birth of Kyrie Irving on March 23rd, 1992. His father is Drederick Irving and his mother is Elizabeth Irving. Drederick Irving, the father of Kyrie Irving, also plays basketball professionally. At Boston University, his father played college basketball with Shawn Teague before pursuing professional basketball with the Bullen Boomers in the SEABL. Asia Irving and London Irving are his elder and younger sisters, and he is the second child out of three.
Kyrie played for Montclair Kimberly Academy during her high school years. He was searching for a challenge a year after transferring to St. Patrick High School. He partnered with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, one of the most well-known players in the 2011 class. Kyrie received a spot on the Junior National Select Team on January 19, 2010 and took part in the 2010 Nike Hoop Summit at Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon on April 10th. He was selected for Jordan Brand Classic and McDonald’s All-American 2010 as well. He was part of the team that won the gold at the FIBA Americans Under-18 Championship.
Personal Life
Marlene Wilkerson is the wife of Kyrie Irving. Their marriage has been kept under wraps by the couple. This is the reason why there isn’t much information available on their dating period. According to reports, both of them were present at Kyrie’s Invitational Basketball Camp. It is thought that they began dating during the same year and then got engaged in 2019. Their relationship developed quickly, and they got married in 2022.
Azurie Elizabeth Irving is the daughter of Kyrie Irving and his ex-girlfriend, Marlene Wilkerson. Azurie Elizabeth was named after Kyrie Irving’s late mother.
Kehlani, Chantel Jeffries, Gabrielle Lexa, Natalia Garibotto, Callie Rivers, Hannah Stocking, Teyana Taylor, and Andrea Wilson have all been celebrities that Kyrie Irving has had relationships with before.
Career
Since 2009, Kyrie Irving has been playing for Duke University. He participated in Duke’s 2010-11 season under the supervision of head coach Mike Krzyzewski. His team made it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCA tournament, but they were defeated by Arizona. Irving was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA draft. The team’s contract was signed by him and his teammate Tristan Thompson. The 2012 Rising Stars Challenge included both of them. The 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year Award for the season was given to him because of his skills.
Irving’s inclusion on the Australian team for the 2012 Olympics was the subject of a heated debate in 2012. Irving declined to represent Australia and stated that he was more inclined to be selected for the US National Team in the 2016 Olympics. During the 2012-13 season, he sustained an injury to his index finger during a game against the Dallas Mavericks, leading to the Cavaliers losing. For three weeks, he was unable to play because of his injury. Later in the season, he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points at Madison Square Garden.
In the 2013-14 season, his performance was also remarkable. In February 2014, he achieved his first triple-double with 21 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 99-79 victory over the Utah Jazz. Irving was a member of the US national team when he participated in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. By helping his team reach the finals, he helped them win a gold medal. He was recognized as the 2014 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year by USA Basketball.
He played a significant role in the 2015-16 season, helping the team win the 2016 NBA Championship after defeating the Golden State Warriors in the finals. He competed for Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics and contributed to the team’s gold medal win. In the same year, he became the fourth member of Team USA to win both the NBA Championship and Olympic Gold.
Since 2017, he has been prone to injuries in his hamstrings, hip, shoulder, and knee areas.
Nonetheless, he moved to the Celtics, where he was unable to make a significant contribution. In the future, he joined the Nets, where he faced criticism for betraying the Celtics’ desire to win a championship. He is currently a member of the Dallas Mavericks team, which led him to the NBA Finals last year. He will be unable to play for the rest of the season due to a season-ending ACL injury on March 4, 2025.
Net Worth
Through his basketball career, Kyrie Irving has built a wealth empire for himself. US$90 million is estimated to be Kyrie Irving’s net worth.
