Kyrie Irving's height, salary, age, net worth, girlfriend, Instagram, religion

Kyrie Irving's height, salary, age, net worth, girlfriend, Instagram, religion

Bertha Wanjiku
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM

He dazzles and does tricks with the ball on the basketball court that leave you in awe. Off the court, he is one of the most peculiar and misunderstood players in NBA history. Kyrie Irving's height is one of the qualities that make him an excellent player. Did you know he holds both Australian and US citizenship?

Kyrie Irving's girlfriend, age and religion
Kyrie Irving, # 11 of the Brooklyn Nets, dribbles during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on 10 April 2022. Photo by Sarah Stier.
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Since entering the NBA, Kyrie has carved out his niche in the basketball world, dazzling fans as the best overall pick in 2011 for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Read on to learn more about his life and accomplishments.

Profile summary

Full name

Kyrie Andrew Irving

Nickname

Uncle Drew, among others

Gender

Male

Date of birth

23 March 1992

Age

30 (in 2022)

Zodiac sign

Aries

Place of birth

Melbourne, Australia

Nationality

Australian-American

Ethnicity

African-American, Native American

Height

6'2" or 191cm

Weight

195lbs or 88kg

Eye colour

Dark brown

Shoe size

12(US) or 11.5(UK) or 46(EU)

Parents

Drederick and Elizabeth Irving

Siblings

Asia and London Irving

Girlfriend

Andrea Wilson(ex), Marlene Wilkerson

Children

2, Azurie Elizabeth Irving and son

Religion

Islam

Profession

Professional basketball player

League

NBA

Current team

Brooklyn Nets

Position

Point guard, shooting guard

Jersey Number

11

Net worth

$90 million

Instagram

Facebook

Youtube

Twitter

TikTok

Snapchat

NBA profile

Online Shop

Kyrie Irving's height and weight

How tall is Kyrie Irving? A height of 6'2" (1.88m) has played an integral part in making him a great basketball player. He has an approximate weight of 195lb (88kg) in 2022. Find out what else makes him tick right here.

Kyrie Irving's biography

He was born in Melbourne, Australia, after his father, Drederick Irving, moved down under to play professional basketball after his college career. His family relocated to the US when he was two years old. He faced tragedy as a child after losing his mother when he was only four years old and then his grandmother when he was five.

His father remarried in 2004, and his stepmother, Shetellia Riley, is his manager as of March 2022. His prowess and love for basketball must run in the family, as his parents also played ball.

Kyrie Irving's salary and age
Kyrie Irving attends the "Uncle Drew" New York Premiere on 26 June 2018 in New York City. Photo by Jamie McCarthy.
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Kyrie Irving's age

As of May 2022, he is 30 years old. He was born on 23 March 1992, making him an Aries.

Kyrie Irving's girlfriend

His now ex-girlfriend Andrea Wilson made Kyrie a proud father at the age of 23 to a baby girl, Azurie. His current girlfriend is Marlene Wilkerson, and they have a son together, born in June 2021.

Kyrie Irving's Instagram

His Instagram page has 16.6 million followers as of 3 June 2022. He is also active on other platforms, where he documents his personal beliefs, especially matters of race and heritage.

Is Kyrie religious?

In 2021, it was speculated he had Irving had converted to Islam and was fasting for Ramadhan and kneeling for prayer before tipoff. He announced that he was committed to Islam, stating that;

"All praise is due to God, Allah, for this…Being part of the Muslim community, being committed to Islam, and also just being committed to all races and cultures, just having an understanding and respect."

Based on his native American heritage from his mother's side of the family, he was readopted to the standing rock Sioux tribe in 2018 and given the Lakota name Hela, which means little mountain. In 2021, Irving started burning sage before NBA games to cleanse the energy in the arena.

Kyrie Irving's injuries and career

Since his career debut as a rookie at Duke, Kyrie has suffered injuries, bruises, contusions and fractures on his shoulders, fingers, kneecaps, bicep, hamstring, quads, eye, and hip, thigh, face and back issues. In addition, he missed several games because of the league's health and safety protocols and his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid 19.

How much does Kyrie earn under his contract, and what is his net worth?

Irving was the best pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He signed a five-year contract with the Cavaliers in 2014 worth $94 million before signing another deal with the Celtics in 2017. In 2019, he signed a four-year, $136.5 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets, with an annual salary of $34 million for the 2021-22 season and $36.5 million for the 2022-23 season.

The Nets had declined to offer Irving a contract extension due to his playing part-time, yet that was not the Net's original intention. However, once New York's vaccine mandate changed, Irving was available full-time. When asked about his contract status, he said he plans to stay with the Nets, but the untimely departure from the Celtics in 2019 leaves the fanbase on a cliffhanger. Only time will tell.

Kyrie has earned $159,906,557 in his NBA career, with an average annual salary of $15,990,656 from his rookie season. He has a net worth of $90 million.

Kyrie Irving height and net worth
Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles downcourt against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on 17 April 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo by Maddie Meyer.
Source: Getty Images

Kyrie's stats under Brooklyn Nets

season

team

games

points

2021-2022

BKN

29

27.4

2020-2021

BKN

54

26.9

2019-2020

BKN

20

27.4

Here is a list of Kyrie's awards and honours and accolades:

  • 3 All-NBA
  • 1 All-Rookie Team
  • 1 NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player
  • 4 NBA Player of the Week
  • 3 NBA Rookie of the Month
  • 1 NBA Rookie of the Year
  • 1 Olympic Gold Medal

Kyrie Irving's height positively influences his sportsmanship. He is a legendary player who will continue to wow audiences with his outstanding performances. As time progresses, we can only hope to see the best of Kyrie that is in store for us.

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