Category: Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving Backs Azeez Al-Shaair After Offering to Pay $11,941 Fine Over Palestinian Girl Tribute

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks guard was asked about his offer to cover Al-Shaair’s fine and explained why he believes showing support for others matters. “He’s a friend of mine. He’s a brother that I consider in this revolution that a lot of this generation is building,” Irving said. Irving described Al-Shaair’s gesture as an act of selflessness, emphasizing the importance of speaking up for people who may not have the same platform or ability to make their voices heard. “It’s a selfless act when you can show up for others that…

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Kyrie Irving Says He’ll Cover Azeez Al-Shaair’s Fine Over Hind Rajab Tribute

Brandon King

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is offering to cover the NFL fine handed down to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after Al-Shaair wore an unauthorized message on his eye black during Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Al-Shaair was fined $11,492 by the NFL for displaying the name “Hind Rajab” during Houston’s 36–31 loss to Buffalo. The league’s uniform and equipment rules prohibit players from displaying personal messages without prior approval from the NFL. Irving responded to news of the fine Wednesday on X with a simple offer: “I’ll take…

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Kyrie Irving stands up for Kobe: “Put some respect where it’s due!”

Brandon King

The media arm of Klutch Sports and their network of acolytes have been on a jihad to destroy the legacy of Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving had enough of the disrespect.  The Dallas Mavericks star, who was close with the late, great Mamba, discussed the disturbing trend on a recent livestream.  “If y’all don’t knock that sh-t off. I’m talking to y’all at home, the fuc—-g media talking heads, the ones that casually, throw names around. If you don’t knock it off, you weren’t like that. Not everyone could be…

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Anta Kai 2 ‘Triple Black’ Now Available: Where to Buy

Brandon King

This offering of the Kai 2 sports a TPU framed black mesh upper with synthetic leather showing up at the eye rows. The colorful detailing scattered throughout the upper not only provides visual variety but also is inspired by Irving’s defining moments on the hardwood.  A totem design present at the rear heel features a KAI shield sandwiched by a Kyrie logo at the top and a global logo at the bottom. According to the brand this design element “symbolizes Kyrie’s global vision and his deep connection to culture and…

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Kyrie Irving suffers season-ending ACL tear

Brandon King

The worst-case scenario when Kyrie Irving was helped off the court have been confirmed Tuesday morning as it was reported by Shams Charania that Irving has torn his ACL and will thus miss the remainder of the season.  Last night in the first quarter of their game against the Sacramento Kings, Kyrie bumped knees with Jonas Valančiūnas. While that can hurt a player, the buckling of his left knee on the subsequent step was the cause for alarm. Irving went down in a heap before being helped up by Anthony…

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Kyrie Irving leaves helped off court after frightening knee injury

Brandon King

With newly acquired star forward Anthony Davis already sidelined with a left abductor strain in his debut game, it was up to Kyrie Irving to hold down the fort until his fellow All-Star could work his way back. To that end, Irving did an admirable job, leading the Mavericks to a 5-3 record in AD’s absence.  But it may be up to others to lead the Mavericks. In the first quarter, Irving bumped knees with Jonas Valančiūnas and Irving’s knee buckled on his next step. However, Irving had to be…

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This Anta KAI 1 is coming stateside

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of the Anta KAI 1 sports a largely light turquoise TPU and mesh upper with yellow-green showing up in various locations in a complimentary role.  Kyrie logos appear on the tongue and insoles, while his number 11 appear on the toe, at the bottom of the lacing system.  Additional Kyrie iconography can be seen on the on the midfoot strap, rear heel, and forefoot as well as the hangtag. Below the aforementioned upper resides a TPU equipped EVA midsole and a gum rubber outsole.   According to allinlivee, this…

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Anta drops KAI1 Slides

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With the KAI 1 already showing signs of being a success, it should come as no surprise that ANTA would look to capitalize on that momentum by expanding their Kyrie-related offerings, which these slides are evident of. The KAI 1 slides comes in two colors- “Purple” and “Lime Green” – and feature a molded, countered aesthetic. The “Lime Green” ANTA KAI 1 Slide is available via Sneaker Politics, where they carry a 45 USD sticker price. Reportedly additional colorways are in the works. ANTA KAI 1 Slide$4522 April 2023 ANTA…

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Kyrie Irving debuts Anta signature sneaker

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Last night against the Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving debuted his initial signature with Chinese brand Anta, the Kai 1. Dubbed the “Artist on Court” for the artistry Irving displays on thehardwood, this lower collared silhouette sports a purple and multi-colored aesthetic, with the purple overlaying the colored sections. Kyrie branding appears on the tongue and rear heel with “11” on the tab at the bottom of the lacing system. A purple midsole and sail rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic. At this juncture there is no information on a release…

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