Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving Emerging As Star On And Off The Court

... takes a process to win something big, I wanted it again,” Irving said. “I was yearning for it. It’s a special opportunity.”. At 24, Irving has emerged as a double-threat: elite guard and sought-after endorser for multiple products. Irving the pitchman continues to expand from his popular Uncle Drew Pepsi commercials and is a natural in front of the camera whether caked in old-man makeup or as himself. He has exclusive deals with headphone-maker Skullcandy and trading-card company Panini. His Kyrie line with Nike is one of the company’s fastest-growing signature shoes. It’s a part of the business he enjoys even as he eschews “CEO of his own brand” as a cliché. “I love it because I’m allowed to be myself, and I’m allowed to connect with people beyond branding,” Irving said. “I don’t do it for the money. I don’t do it for anything else other than making genuine connections and putting things out in the world that I can truly be proud of because it came from me.”. His on-court performance bolsters his off-court success. After breaking a kneecap, no one knew what kind of player Irving ...

Kyrie Irving Left Lebron James Off His All-time Nba All-star Team

... the Denver Nuggets at Quicken Loans Arena. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. Joshua Gunter, __link__ (Joshua Gunter). NEW ORLEANS - Kyrie Irving names his all-time NBA All-Star team on Friday, and Le Bron James wasn't on it. Irving named guards Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to it, said Ray Allen would be his "three," - that's James' position - with Kevin Garnett and Shaquille O'Neal playing in the front court. All five players are retired. Irving said he would be the coach. "Easy money I'm coaching that," Irving said during the NBA's Super Bowl-like All-Star media day, which is always on Friday of All-Star weekend. Now, back to the news. No James? The leading scorer in NBA All-Star history with 291 points and 24.3 points-per-game average? A two-time All-Star MVP? Washington's John Wall was asked the same question and included James. "Yeah, yeah, yeah well, I mean, he (James) understands," ...

A Full-length 'uncle Drew' Movie Is In The Works Starring Cavs' Kyrie Irving

... than when the GEICO cavemen got a TV show. Feb 10, 2017. • 2 min read. Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Kyrie Irving hinted at an "Uncle Drew" movie back in October , and now it's official: Pepsi is going to "fully fund development" for a feature-length feature about Irving's alter ego, per Variety. Sources tell Variety that Temple Hill Entertainment has acquired the feature film rights to Irving's "Uncle Drew" Pepsi commercials. "Skiptrace" scribe Jay Longino is set to write the script and Irving is attached to reprise the role of Drew. Temple Hill's Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, and John Fischer will produce the film, described as a love letter to basketball. The original Pepsi Max advertisements showed Irving, in full make-up, playing a 70-plus-year-old man, Drew, who would show up to pick-up basketball games and school kids half his age, while also reminiscing about how the game used to be played. Described as "Blues Brothers" in the pick-up basketball world, Longino's pitch shows Drew and his old squad on the legendary Rucker Park basketball court in Harlem. Years later Drew is talked into returning to the courts to compete in a tournament and ...

Never Count Out Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving

... the fire-starter that night with two free throws Irving made just after James fouled out. Is it the positive reinforcement of seeing the ball finally go through the basket, whether on a three or a simple free throw? That is the theory behind the game-day shoot-around at arenas on the road, which most NBA teams hold. Is it staying true to an aggressive, attacking mind-set, as coach Tyronn Lue suggested. Is it simply, as teammate Richard Jefferson said, "what he does in the big moments". Irving has always been able to finish layups on crossovers, shimmies, and ambidextrous flips with a spider's spin on the ball. He makes shots from angles that insult geometry. He has become an even better player after the championship, possessed of increased intensity in the crunch and an unshakable core of confidence in himself that supports and sustains his teammates. In Minneapolis, Irving spoke about new ...

Kyrie Irving Accepts Invite To Play In 2016 Rio Olympics

... the NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving has reportedly accepted an invitation from USA Basketball to compete in the Summer Olympics. __link__'s Marc Stein first reported the Game 7 hero had committed to play, and USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt  later confirmed the news, adding Irving and Harrison Barnes of the Golden State Warriors were the last two players to accept invites. Adding Irving to the roster gives head coach Mike Krzyzewski a pair of All-Star point guards. Toronto Raptors floor general Kyle Lowry also recently pledged to play for the Red, White and Blue, per __link__'s Ian Begley. However, he and Irving are the only true point guards on the roster, after Damian Lillard , Russell Westbrook , Chris Paul , Stephen Curry and John Wall all opted against competing in the international competition. Irving should hardly be considered a consolation prize, though. While he's never ...

What's The Cavs Star Reading

... is still being discovered, which I’m pretty excited about. RN: I’m really curious what motivates you to still be looking for more. Because you have all these accomplishments—Finals champion, gold medal, maybe the best shot in Finals history—do you ever think, “Holy s-, I’m not even 25 and look at what I’ve done.”. KI: Sometimes. I have been really, really—it may sound bad—but I have been programmed by my dad in the foundation that I’ve been given to really appreciate it for the moment, and then now we look on to the next thing. It’s like a part of me, I’m still trying to learn how to really, really appreciate those things because years and years from now, time really waits for no one. So now you might as well enjoy it now. But there’s just so many things going on, and to honestly live moment to moment, I feel like that’s the best thing for me. Those are great ...

There's Nothing To Address, It Has No Effect On What's Going On

... in this league, I know what we have and the opportunity we have in order to be something special. My communication is open with all of my teammates, just knowing what's going on and how I feel about things.". At another point during his career, Irving might've lashed out or even let the comments bother him. But he's older now and more experienced. He's also more focused on trying to help the Cavaliers find their championship form. "For me, all that other stuff, what everyone is going to say, they're going to pick one player and it's going to change every single week," Irving said. "When they think that we're down and out, they're going to choose one player. For me, it has no effect on my life or what's going on. It's all about winning and winning a championship for Cleveland.". The initial rumblings about Irving's agitation came from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, who shared what he had been hearing, but also made it clear he hadn't spoken ...

Kyrie Irving Helps Team Usa Win Gold Medal At 2016 Olympics, Joins Elite Company

... the NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal in the same year, joining Le Bron James, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen to accomplish the double dip. Irving struggled from the field, scoring four points on 1-of-6 shooting, including 0-of-2 from 3-point range. He added four assists. While it was Irving's lowest-scoring game of the Olympics, his offensive production wasn't necessary. Kevin Durant provided the scoring punch, with a game-high 30 points en route to his second straight Olympic gold medal. De Marcus Cousins (13 points) and Klay Thompson (12) also reached double figures in scoring, as each member of the 12-man roster made at least one basket. The Americans were tested throughout the Summer Games, showing vulnerabilities and playing a few tight games. The early-tournament showings led to questions, especially after some of the NBA's top players elected to bypass the opportunity to play in Rio. But the United States saved the best performance for the ...