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One of the best ball handlers, Kyrie Irving, is set to enter the new season with a bang. Irving led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2015, but the Warriors won the championship. In 2016, he hit a game-winning clutch in Game 7 of the Finals to lead the Cavaliers to victory. Even with the Boston and the Nets, he averaged more than 20 points per game throughout the seasons. After joining the Mavs, he averaged 27.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game in his first season.?

After maintaining this level of consistency, Kyrie has talked about finding his inner peace, which is indeed a barrier that he has crossed. He himself pronounces, ?Who is going to stop you after you have cleared out the way??. On the business side, he is on the rise. After moving on with Nike, he has signed a lucrative deal with a Chinese company worth $32.9 billion. He is now on his first shoe tour, a thousand miles away from home.?

The ANTA deal and his arrival on the first tour

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Irving?s partnership with ANTA is not just about his shoe line and endorsement. It?s a collaboration that aligns perfectly with his personal and professional aspirations. As part of the deal, Irving will not only have a signature shoe but will also join the brand as Chief Creative Officer. This will allow him to make more flexible decisions that are not just creative but also economic.??

The deal also includes plans to establish youth camps in the United States and China. These initiatives aim to promote a basketball culture that aligns with the brand image.?

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He recently arrived in China for the first ANTA tour. Kyrie and his father Drederick are welcomed to ANTA by taking part in a traditional Chinese Moon Festival party, a symbol of peace and family.

He is at the peak of his professional career and right after joining the Mavs; he had manifested that he had everything to be at peace.

Kyrie manifesting his inner peace

Not long ago, Kyrie had opened up about manifesting his inner peace. After joining the Mavs, he said ?Hey, you know what doing for yourself does? You know what protecting your energy and protecting your inner peace does? Peace of Mind. When you’ve cleared out the way, no stress, nobody holding you back.??

Everything is paying off for him. A strong team, filled with talent who all are seeking a championship and a multi-million business deal with a Chinese giant who is just getting started in the NBA.

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