Kyrie Andrew Irving is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. He was named the Rookie of the Year after being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.
Kyrie Irving: Who is dad| Father| Highlights| Parents
Who is dad:
Kyrie Irving finally made his season debut with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, and he made sure to honor the one who made it possible for him to be there: his dad.
While a lot has been said about Kyrie amid his vaccination drama, his father Drederick Irving, has always been there to support him. And so after he marked his NBA return with a rather solid game, he quickly searched for his father and shared a moment with him.
Father:
Drederick Irving
It is undoubtedly a heartwarming gesture from Kyrie Irving.
Everyone knows how important his dad is to his life and NBA career, with the Nets star previous reiterating that his dad was the reason he’s wearing No. 11–the same number his dad wore while playing professional basketball.
Highlights:
Kyrie Irving played his first game for the Brooklyn Nets this season against the Indiana Pacers following the front office’s decision to play him in a part-time role.
According to Nets president Joe Tsai, his religion is to win, and he believes he has the best chance to do so with Kyrie on the floor.
Irving’s return has sparked a lot of mixed reactions from pundits. Some, like Shaquille O’Neal, believe the Nets do not need him, while others like Kendrick Perkins think it is the right move.
Parents:
It consists of Brooklyn Nets point guard Irving, his daughter Azurie Irving, his father Drederick Irving, and his sisters Asia and London Irving.
