Kyrie Irving is an NBA basketball player who plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After being picked as the first overall pick in the 2011 draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was voted Rookie of the Year. He was a seven-time All-Star and a three-time member of the All-NBA Team when the Cavaliers won the NBA title in 2016. Irving is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and an active philanthropist for his Lakota people on the reservation when he is not racing. He has written, directed, and starred in a number of commercials, including "Uncle Drew," which was made into a feature film in 2018.
Kyrie made $36 million in salary and endorsements between June 2017 and June 2018. He earned $43 million between June 2018 and June 2019. He earned $40 million between June 2019 and June 2020. Kyrie signed a five-year, $94 million contract with the Cavaliers in 2014. He signed a four-year, $141 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. This equates to an average yearly contract salary of $35 million per year.
Net Worth & Salary:
Kyrie Irving's net worth is projected to be in the region of $90 million. Kyrie Irving's salary and endorsement deals account for a large portion of his net worth. After signing a four-year, $141 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, Kyrie Irving's salary is expected to be approximately $35 million.
Current contract with Brooklyn Nets:
After two years with the Boston Celtics, Irving signed a four-year, $141 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. Kyrie Irving was set to earn $33,329,100 in 2020-21, $34,916,200 in 2021-22, and has a $36,503,300 player option with the Nets for the 2022-23 season. Kyrie Irving's total career earnings are predicted to be $127 million. Irving's net worth is only likely to improve in the future as his Nets contract gets longer.
NBA Career:
Irving stated that he would forego his last three seasons of eligibility to enter the 2011 NBA Draft, when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him first overall. He received 117 of the available 120 first-place votes for the 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He was the only player to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team by a unanimous vote. Throughout the 2013-2014 season, he continued to impress, earning him a lucrative contract deal with the Cavaliers. Next season, the Cavaliers fought back from a 3-1 deficit to win the finals 4-3 after a difficult series. Despite Irving's outstanding performance the next season, the Cavaliers were defeated by the Golden State Warriors in the 2016-2017 season.
Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers in July 2017, citing a desire to be more of a focal point of his own team rather than continuing to play alongside LeBron James. Irving signed as a free agent with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. He scored a career-high 50 points in his Nets debut against the Timberwolves.
Endorsements:
Pepsi, Skullcandy, Nike, and other firms have signed sponsorship deals with Irving. Irving has an $11 million shoe deal with Nike, and his distinctive sneakers are among the best-selling Nike shoes. Through Pepsi, he became a worldwide sensation with his Uncle Drew persona, which spawned its own film in 2018. Irving earned endorsement arrangements with General Mills and Aleve connected to the picture, which grossed $47 million at the box office.
Profile:
Name | Kyrie Irving |
Gender | Male |
Age | 29 |
Height | 1.88m |
Wingspan | 1.93m |
Salary/Winnings | $35m |
Endorsements | $17m |
Net Worth | $90m |
Sponsors | Nike, Panini, Pepsi, Skullcandy |
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