Kyrie Irving
Championship Cavs (2016) · 2016
Irving's elite Scoring (90) and strong Shot Creation (88) define this era.
Trophy Case
2016
Hit the dagger three in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals — the 3-1 comeback
2012
Averaged 18.5/5.4 — #1 overall pick
2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
8 selections — one of the most skilled ball-handlers in history
2015, 2019
2 selections — one of the most skilled ball-handlers ever
Signature Moments
The Shot — 2016 Finals Game 7
Game 7. 89-89 with under a minute left. The Warriors had won 73 games. Kyrie Irving pulled up for a three-pointer over Stephen Curry — the MVP, the greatest shooter alive — and drained it. The shot that gave Cleveland its first championship in 52 years. LeBron got the block. Kyrie got the dagger.
He hit the biggest shot of the decade over the best shooter who ever lived. In Game 7 of the Finals. With everything on the line.
Uncle Drew — The Cultural Phenomenon
Kyrie's "Uncle Drew" Pepsi commercials became a cultural phenomenon, eventually spawning a feature film. He dressed as an old man and embarrassed real pickup players with his handles. It transcended basketball — your grandma knew Uncle Drew.
A Pepsi commercial became a movie. Kyrie's handles were so absurd that dressing as an old man was the only way to make them believable.
57 Points in a Loss — The Solo Mission
Kyrie scored 57 points against the Spurs — the most disciplined defensive team in basketball — including 28 in the fourth quarter. He lost the game. But the performance announced that Kyrie Irving, handle for handle, bucket for bucket, might be the most skilled offensive player in the world.
Fifty-seven against the Spurs. He made Tim Duncan's defense look mortal. The handle, the finishing, the shotmaking — no one does it quite like Kyrie.
Career Numbers
Playoff PPG
2016 Finals G7: Hit the championship-winning three over Curry
23.4
Assists Per Game
5.7
Field Goal %
.471
Points Per Game
Career average
23.6
3-Point %
Elite shooter
.391
Season Stats · Championship Cavs (2016)
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