Kyrie Irving is one of the NBA's most dynamic and renowned point guards. His brilliant handles and ability to score in clutch situations have helped him become a household figure among basketball fans, and he was named an All-Star for the ninth time in the 2024 NBA Finals. He is also recognized as a significant player for both his on-court ability and his remarkable career path from a title-winning spell with the Cleveland Cavaliers to rising to prominence after a standout season at Duke University. As of now, he plays shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks.
Brief Biography of Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving was born into a basketball family in Melbourne, Australia, where his American father, Drederick Irving, played professionally with the Bulleen Boomers. When Kyrie was two years old, the family relocated to the United States and settled in West Orange, New Jersey. This setting not only influenced his disposition, but it also piqued his interest in basketball after seeing his father compete in adult leagues.
| Parameter | Description |
| Full Name | Kyrie Andrew Irving |
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1992 |
| Age | 33 |
| Place of Birth | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Current Team | Dallas Mavericks |
| Jersey Number | 11 |
| Position | Point Guard, Shooting Guard |
| NBA Draft | 2011/Round: 1/Pick: 1st overall |
| College | Duke University (2010-2011) |
| Contract Status | Signed a 3-year, $119 million deal with the Mavericks |
Kyrie Irving Career Statistics
Right after his selection for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA Draft, Irving made an immediate impact by winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2012. Beyond the NBA, Irving has also excelled on the international stage by winning gold medals with Team USA at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The table below shows Kyrie Irving's regular-season stats as a demonstration of his exceptional talent and impact on the game, as per the NBA.
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
| 2011–12 | CLE | 51 | 18.5 | 3.7 | 5.4 | .469 | .399 | .872 |
| 2012–13 | CLE | 59 | 22.5 | 3.7 | 5.9 | .452 | .391 | .855 |
| 2013–14 | CLE | 71 | 20.8 | 3.6 | 6.1 | .430 | .358 | .862 |
| 2014–15 | CLE | 75 | 21.7 | 3.2 | 5.2 | .468 | .415 | .863 |
| 2015–16 | CLE | 53 | 19.6 | 3.0 | 4.7 | .448 | .321 | .885 |
| 2016–17 | CLE | 72 | 25.2 | 3.2 | 5.8 | .473 | .401 | .905 |
| 2017–18 | BOS | 60 | 24.4 | 3.8 | 5.1 | .491 | .408 | .889 |
| 2018–19 | BOS | 67 | 23.8 | 5.0 | 6.9 | .487 | .401 | .873 |
| 2019–20 | BKN | 20 | 27.4 | 5.2 | 6.4 | .478 | .394 | .922 |
| 2020–21 | BKN | 54 | 26.9 | 4.8 | 6.0 | .506 | .402 | .922 |
| 2021–22 | BKN | 29 | 27.4 | 4.4 | 5.8 | .469 | .418 | .915 |
| 2022–23 | TOT | 60 | 27.1 | 5.1 | 5.5 | .494 | .379 | .905 |
| 2023–24 | DAL | 58 | 25.6 | 5.0 | 5.2 | .497 | .411 | .905 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 50 | 24.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | .473 | .401 | .916 |
| Career | - | 779 | 23.7 | 4.1 | 5.6 | .474 | .394 | .888 |
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