Kyrie Irving

Professional basketball player

Kyrie Irving - Professional basketball player
Born

March 23rd, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1992, this basketball player gained prominence in the NBA as a guard. Drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011, he won an NBA Championship in 2016. He played a key role in the Cavaliers' historic comeback in the Finals against the Golden State Warriors by hitting the game-winning shot in Game 7. After his tenure with the Cavaliers, he played for the Boston Celtics and later joined the Brooklyn Nets. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his exceptional ball-handling skills and scoring ability, earning multiple selections to the NBA All-Star Game.

Winning the 2016 NBA Championship

Hitting the game-winning shot in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals

Being selected for the NBA All-Star Game multiple times

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