“I was about to drop a tear,” Irving said about his reaction to reaching the 18,000 mark. “Just the past few years, the games that I’ve missed, and the injuries, I feel like I should have been at 18,000 a long time ago. It’s all God’s plan, so I’m not going to question it, but I’m grateful.” Reflecting on his career, Irving admitted he was surprised by the achievement as a smaller guard in the NBA. At 6-foot-2, he recognized the significance of his longevity and expressed his excitement to celebrate the milestone with his family. “When I heard that, I was like, ‘I’ve reached 18,000?’ That’s a lot of points in the best league in the world for a 6’1″ guard like myself. I’m excited to celebrate, not only with myself selfishly, but with my family, because they’ve been right there with me.”
Source: Dallas Hoops Journal
Source: Dallas Hoops Journal
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
16 more 4th quarter points for Norman Powell tonight.
He’s now up to 7.4 4th quarter points per game this season.
The only player in the league on a winning team averaging more 4th quarter points per game: Kyrie Irving (7.7) – 1:57 AM
16 more 4th quarter points for Norman Powell tonight.
He’s now up to 7.4 4th quarter points per game this season.
The only player in the league on a winning team averaging more 4th quarter points per game: Kyrie Irving (7.7) – 1:57 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavs start the third on a 21-6 blitz to take an 81-68 lead with 5:25 to go in the quarter. P.J. Washington and Kyrie Irving having huge nights. – 9:43 PM
Mavs start the third on a 21-6 blitz to take an 81-68 lead with 5:25 to go in the quarter. P.J. Washington and Kyrie Irving having huge nights. – 9:43 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic did not make it on the West All-Star starters, who are: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steph Curry, Nikol Jokic, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. – 7:47 PM
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic did not make it on the West All-Star starters, who are: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steph Curry, Nikol Jokic, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. – 7:47 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kyrie Irving is not on the injury report, but Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall and a slew of others are out for tonight’s game here in OKC. pic.x.com/12MDixIUkc – 2:36 PM
Kyrie Irving is not on the injury report, but Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall and a slew of others are out for tonight’s game here in OKC. pic.x.com/12MDixIUkc – 2:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pick 5 to be All-Star starters:
Shai
Jokic
Durant
Edwards
Booker
Fox
Sabonis
Wemby
Kyrie
LeBron
Davis
Steph
Jaren
Ja
Sengun
Harden pic.x.com/0BdoxLMQ5B – 12:43 PM
Pick 5 to be All-Star starters:
Shai
Jokic
Durant
Edwards
Booker
Fox
Sabonis
Wemby
Kyrie
LeBron
Davis
Steph
Jaren
Ja
Sengun
Harden pic.x.com/0BdoxLMQ5B – 12:43 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kyrie Irving saw a graphic revealing he reached 18K points. He smiled & crossed his fingers. The gesture is his signature greeting, but this was a sign of gratitude.
“That’s a lot of f——— points in the best league in the world for a 6-1 guard like myself.”dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:30 AM
Kyrie Irving saw a graphic revealing he reached 18K points. He smiled & crossed his fingers. The gesture is his signature greeting, but this was a sign of gratitude.
“That’s a lot of f——— points in the best league in the world for a 6-1 guard like myself.”dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:30 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
All-Star starters come out today. The question for the Mavericks is whether Luka or Kyrie will earn a nod, either as a starter or when reserves are announced later. Here’s the case for Irving’s inclusion heading into Thursday’s Oklahoma City meeting.
mavs.com/mavericks-thun… – 7:10 AM
All-Star starters come out today. The question for the Mavericks is whether Luka or Kyrie will earn a nod, either as a starter or when reserves are announced later. Here’s the case for Irving’s inclusion heading into Thursday’s Oklahoma City meeting.
mavs.com/mavericks-thun… – 7:10 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
7-0 Celtics run in between timeouts, with Clippers turning it over three times and failing to get an attempt in the paint.
Celtics take a 50-46 lead with 5:56 left to play in 1st half
Tonight’s 9-man rotation does not include Trentyn Flowers or Kai Jones – 11:20 PM
7-0 Celtics run in between timeouts, with Clippers turning it over three times and failing to get an attempt in the paint.
Celtics take a 50-46 lead with 5:56 left to play in 1st half
Tonight’s 9-man rotation does not include Trentyn Flowers or Kai Jones – 11:20 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant on why the trio with Kyrie Irving and James Harden didn’t win a championship with the Brooklyn Nets:
“Injuries. Covid. Us not getting on the court. I think those two were the biggest factors. A lot of people would like to say our attitudes or personalities didn’t pic.x.com/U0NSfpVwNk – 8:28 PM
Kevin Durant on why the trio with Kyrie Irving and James Harden didn’t win a championship with the Brooklyn Nets:
“Injuries. Covid. Us not getting on the court. I think those two were the biggest factors. A lot of people would like to say our attitudes or personalities didn’t pic.x.com/U0NSfpVwNk – 8:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Mavs Kyrie vs the Wolves (including playoffs):
31.1 PPG
3.7 3PM
53/47/83%
6-3 record. pic.x.com/1wmPUrbTXz – 4:25 PM
Mavs Kyrie vs the Wolves (including playoffs):
31.1 PPG
3.7 3PM
53/47/83%
6-3 record. pic.x.com/1wmPUrbTXz – 4:25 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“When you think about these two … it’s generational.” 🙌
@chiney breaks down the Anthony Edwards-Kyrie Irving matchup 👀 pic.x.com/dobc4FTGRr – 4:01 PM
“When you think about these two … it’s generational.” 🙌
@chiney breaks down the Anthony Edwards-Kyrie Irving matchup 👀 pic.x.com/dobc4FTGRr – 4:01 PM
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ANTA was the fastest-growing sneaker brand on the entire platform, spiking 1,901% on StockX, thanks largely to the first year of Kyrie Irving’s signature product and the interest in his KAI 1 model. As the KAI 2 launches this spring and Irving’s product mix becomes even more dimensionalized — with three different on-court KAI sneakers and three off-court “Hela Style” sneakers — I’d look for ANTA to continue its run in the new year. -via boardroom.tv / January 24, 2025
Grant Afseth: Final: Mavericks 121, Thunder 115 P.J. Washington: 22 PTS, 19 REB, 3 STL Kyrie Irving: 24 PTS, 4 AST, 2 STL Spencer Dinwiddie: 28 PTS, 1 REB, 3 AST Jalen Williams: 33 PTS, 7 AST, 4 STL Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31 PTS, 1 REB, 7 AST Jaylin Williams: 12 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST -via x.com / January 23, 2025
Brandon Rahbar: Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Dwight Powell and Jaden Hardy are OUT tonight vs OKC. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington are not on the injury report and seem to be playing. -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / January 23, 2025