In full: Kyrie Andrew Irving (Show more) Born: March 23, 1993, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Show more) Kyrie Irving (born March 23, 1993, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is a professional basketball player who, with LeBron James, led the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA championship in 2016. Irving is known for his exceptional ball-handling skills, elite isolation shooting, and stylish finishes at the rim. However, his on-court achievements have at times been eclipsed by controversies off the court. Since 2023 he has been the starting point guard for the Dallas Mavericks. Irving was born into an athletic family. His parents met at Boston University, where his father, Drederick Irving, played basketball and his mother, Elizabeth Ann Larson Irving, was ...(100 of 1090 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!