Kyrie started his career when In 2011, he entered the NBA draft. Kyrie was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers to play from their side. He performed excellently in the first season which also helped to get a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In the Next season, Irving met and suffered a major setback, as he broke his hand in frustration after hitting it against a wall during game practice because of which he was unable to participate in the upcoming matches. After the surgery was successful, he returned to the team after three weeks as his injured finger got relieved.
As he returned, he scored 41 points against the New York Knicks in his first match after the incident. These huge points helped him gain a spot on the All-Star team for the first time. He performed well throughout the 2013-2014 season, making him a lucrative contract extension with the Cavaliers.
In the 2014-2015 season, Irivng continued to score well for the team and his performance was awe-inspiring against Portland. However, his luck got evil eye as at season end he suffered from another major knee injury. He suffered the injury when he was playing Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. The kneecap injury proved severe, because of which, Irving didn’t play for 3-4 months.
In the 2015-2016 season, Irving joined the team after recovery and made his amazing presence again. Due to his excellent performance, his team ‘The Cavaliers’ won Golden State Warriors in the finals. Although in the season 2016-2017, the Cavaliers lost against the Golden State Warriors. In 2016, he also helped the U.S.A Basketball Team win the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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The 2018-2019 season proved to be a significant turning point for Kyrie Irving, as he requested a trade and went to play in Boston.
In 2019, Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent. Upon his return in 2020, Irving returned to peak form almost instantly, scoring 54 points against the Chicago Bulls.