‘I Don’t Come from Money’: Days After Kyrie Irving Funds 93yr Old Woman’s Legal Battles with $40,000, NBA Star Opens Up on Charity from Behind the Curtains

Kyrie Irving is not one to shy away from being vocal about what he believes in. But when it comes to doing good deeds, Irving follows the principle of ‘not letting your left hand know what your right hand is doing’. The most recent act of ‘giving’ in Irving’s books is the $40,000 he donated for the Hilton-Head lawsuit.

Josephine Wright’s fight came into the limelight after the developer Bailey Point filed a lawsuit for encroachment. Surprisingly, the media coverage of this case is what caught the attention of Kyrie Irving. His donation through the GoFundMe account is the largest to the family so far.

Kyrie Irving on philanthropy

Kyrie Irving discussed his dislike of the attention that comes with charity work on the ‘Locked on Mavericks’ podcast, with Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris. Mentioning his life before the NBA, Irving says, “I don’t come from money“.

To start from scratch and build your way up is something only those who have done can identify with. And when you see someone else with the same fight in them, it automatically triggers something within you. This is what Irving saw in the 93-year-old grandmother.

Kyrie’s philanthropic acts are not isolated to a select few. He donated $1.5 million to support WNBA players who opted not to play in the 2020 season due to the pandemic and social justice reasons. His Instagram is a bevy of posts that advocate peace and kindness in all communities.

Kyrie Irving started a non-profit called KAI Family Foundation. It helps kids in underprivileged communities through education and mentorship programs.

What the future looks like for Irving

The eight-time NBA All-Star landed an impressive shoe deal with the Chinese sportswear brand ANTA recently with him as the CCO. Kyrie’s sneakers already have a great deal of followers and fans, including fellow players. This popularity is expected to transfer to the new chapter in Irving’s life.

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With Irving returning to the Mavs after signing a three-year $126 million contract, the point guard is looking for peace of mind on the court and off the court. Talking to ESPN, Irving said that everyone, including his family, knew that he had already dealt with enough last season and he wanted that off his shoulders.

“I just wanted to be myself. And then going on the last few years, just figuring myself out. So I think this is the best place to do it and continue to mature and grow as a man”. 

We sincerely wish Kyrie gets that peace of mind in the Mavs.

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