Kyrie Irving has garnered a reputation as something of a lightning rod for controversy. But his acts of kindness have too often fallen by the wayside.
Much of the early focus surrounding Kyrie Irving this season was on his leave of absence for personal reasons, or things like burning sage at the TD Garden in Boston.
Numerous talking heads and pundits have questioned Kyrie's dedication to basketball, with some even wondering whether he would play again after the initial leave of absence this season.
Realistically, Kyrie Irving is being unapologetically himself. That includes acts of charity.
The 29-year-old paid the tuition of nine HBCU students at Lincoln University. He purchased a house for the family of George Floyd and donated masks and food to communities in need. He also donated hundreds of thousands of “Beyond Burgers” to the New York Food Bank.
Irving even sought to assist other members of the basketball community. He created a fund to help cover the WNBA salaries of players who elected to opt out of the 2020 season.
All that in addition to Kyrie Irving playing some of the best basketball of his career.
The seven-time All-Star has been utterly brilliant as one of the leading stars for the Brooklyn Nets. Irving is averaging a career-high 27.9 points per game through his first 37 appearances, shooting over 51 percent from the field and nearly 40 percent from beyond the arc. He is also averaging 6.2 assists and 4.9 rebounds per contest.
Irving's willingness to speak his mind and criticize the media have resulted in a false narrative regarding his benevolence. Kyrie Irving will continue to do things his own way, and that's inherently positive.
Follow Us
Subscribe