Five Things You Did Not Know About the Polarizing NBA Superstar Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving is one of the most polarizing figures not just in the NBA but in sports period. His latest takes on issues going on in the world have landed him in a lot of trouble. While he might be a problematic figure outside the court, on the court he is one of the most talented players in the NBA.
Irving is currently into his 12th year as a professional in the NBA. During the time that he has been in the league, Irving has won the championship once and claimed multiple other individual accolades. Despite being in the spotlight so much, there are things that fans might not know about Kyrie Irving. Today we take a look at a few facts about Irving that might surprise you.
Australian Roots
Irving was born to American parents. However, he was born in Australia. His father shifted to Australia to pursue a career in professional basketball. Shortly after he was born the family moved back to the United States. He currently holds dual citizenship.
Wonderkid
Kyrie Irving is an extremely talented player but that was apparent to his family from a very early age. According to reports, At just a little over one year old, Irving could reportedly already dribble the basketball. Starting at such a young age, it’s no wonder why he currently has such insane dribbling skills today.
Record holder
LeBron James is the greatest player to have played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, it is Irving that holds one of the most important franchise records for the Cavs. On March 14, 2015, against no less than the defending champs at that time, the San Antonio Spurs, Irving dropped a cool 57 points which is the most points scored in a single game by a Cavs player.
Flat Earth
Irving is one of the very few if not the only person who vehemently believes that the earth is flat.
Draft Pick
In the 2011 draft, Irving was drafted as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was with the team for six years before moving to the Celtics.
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