Kyrie Irving Age, Height, Partner, Biography & More

Kyrie Irving was in the headlines this week alongside Cooper Flagg, as the Dallas Mavericks veteran continued to shape the team’s new era. One of the most gifted ball-handlers the game has ever seen, Irving remains a headline act wherever he plays — and a mentor to the rookie now sharing his backcourt.

Who Is Kyrie Irving?

Kyrie Irving is an American professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Dallas Mavericks. An NBA champion with Cleveland in 2016, when he hit one of the most famous shots in Finals history, Irving is renowned for his handles, finishing and clutch scoring.

Early Life & Background

Irving was born in Melbourne, Australia, on March 23, 1992, while his father played professional basketball there, and grew up in New Jersey. He played high school basketball at St. Patrick High School before a brief but brilliant spell at Duke University, where injury limited him to 11 games.

Career

Cleveland selected Irving first overall in the 2011 NBA Draft, and he won Rookie of the Year. He later played for Boston and Brooklyn before joining Dallas, where he helped the Mavericks reach the 2024 NBA Finals. This week he was back in the headlines alongside Cooper Flagg as Dallas’s veteran leader.

Facts About Kyrie Irving

• He hit the championship-winning shot in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals.
• Cleveland drafted him first overall in 2011.
• He won NBA Rookie of the Year in 2012.
• He helped Dallas reach the 2024 NBA Finals.
• He was born in Melbourne, Australia, and grew up in New Jersey.

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