“It’s All Planned Out”: Kyrie Irving Brings in Kobe Bryant ‘Legacy’ While Praising 22YO Wolves Representing Team USA

Kyrie Irving may have found himself amid controversies in recent times, but he has already brought glory to his country twice. As the team USA gears up for the upcoming FIBA World Cup and Olympics next year, Irving points out an important sign. He went on to praise a 22-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves star for taking forward the Kobe Bryant legacy. Moreover, while praising the star, he also revealed an untold truth about the team USA. 

The Dallas Mavericks star took the US to two gold medals in 2014 FIBA World Cup and in 2016 Olympics during his stint donning the National jersey. Now that the men’s World Cup is around the corner, Irving took a closer look at the current US team while streaming on Twitch. The team will lock horns with New Zealand, Jordan, and Greece in their group stage to qualify for the next round.

Irving unveils the Kobe Bryant legacy secret

During his recent Twitch stream, Kyrie Irving watched the highlights of the US’s exhibition game against Puerto Rico. The US team featured stars like Austin Reaves, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and many more. However, when he spotted Wolves star Anthony Edwards, he revealed a hidden secret behind the jersey #10.

The Mavericks star said, “Look at all the people who wore #10. It’s not a coincidence that some of the best of the best have worn #10… It’s all planned out, legacy talk here.” Notably, Edwards donned #1 for his NBA franchise whereas for the US team wears #10. As Irving mentioned the legacy behind the #10, it was previously worn by the Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Black Mamba, notably, won two Olympic Gold medals for the country.

To top it a notch, the Mavericks star himself donned #10 for the US team during his Gold medal chase.

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Apart from Irving, let’s find out what the other US star, who also wore #10, has to say.

Is the #10 legacy for the US true?

Just like Kobe and Irving, Jayson Tatum also wore #10 jersey and won a gold medal for the country. However, the Boston Celtics star has a different story attached to the jersey number.

He said he was honored to represent Bryant’s #1o for the US, reported ESPN. He also added, “With this being the first Olympics since we lost him, it holds that much more value… It’s not something I take lightly.” He eventually went on to live by his words and won Gold medal in that year.

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Will Anthony Edwards repeat the #10 tradition for the team US? Let us know in the comments.