Duke basketball legend Coach K and former star player Kyrie Irving shared a heartwarming reunion on Saturday ahead of the Brooklyn Nets-New York Knicks game, per Jomboy Media.

Coach K is one of the greatest college basketball head coaches of all-time. He's a 3-time Naismith College Coach of the Year and won 5 NCAA Tournament championships. Coach K announced his retirement following the 2021-2022 season.

Kyrie Irving spent the 2010-2011 season at Duke. He posted 17.5 points per game on 53 percent field goal and 46 percent three-point shooting. Additionally, Kyrie dished out 4 assists per game.

He's gone on to become an NBA superstar. Coach K has stood by Irving's side despite Kyrie's off-the-court drama, per the New York Post.

ā€œBut with me, I love him. Iā€™m in his corner, and Iā€™m here to help him if he feels like I can help him,ā€ Coach K previously said of Kyrie Irving. ā€œI do want him, just like any of our players, to know that Iā€™m there for whatever. Kyrie actually played more games for me with the U.S. team than he did for Duke. I got to know him [more] along the way.ā€

Irving has done a terrific job of bouncing back and was recently voted as an All-Star starter. He's currently doing all he can to keep the Nets afloat amid Kevin Durant's injury-related absence.

ā€œIā€™m just grateful for the people at home,ā€ Irving said of his All-Star selection, via Nets beat reporter Erik Slater of ClutchPoints. ā€œI would not be here without yā€™all. Yā€™all voted me in, and Iā€™m ready to give a show.ā€

Coach K will continue to support his former star player as the Nets strive toward the NBA Playoffs.