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Feb 10, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) covers his mouth during a break in the action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 10, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) covers his mouth during a break in the action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has frequently dipped his toes in the quicksand of controversy. The Mavs star recently elicited the attention of the fans with a shocking trade update. Irving consistently made it to the news headlines after he forced a move out from the Brooklyn Nets. After his trade to the Dallas side, he remained out of the fan’s attention for a brief period. However, the star has again triggered a heated debate among fans after a heartfelt tribute.
The 30-year-old star made his 8th All-Star appearance this year. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James picked the fourth-quarter king to his team in the NBA All-Star draft. While it’s a tradition for the stars to flaunt their new gear during the All-Star weekend, Irving went a notch up by sporting a unique sneaker for the second half of the Sunday night game.
Kyrie Irving gives an ode to his mother
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Kyrie Irving donned a unique sneaker that seemed to have a connection to his indigenous roots. Irving embraced the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe after discovering his origins with the tribe in 2018. Moreover, he found his mother Elizabeth’s association with the tribe much later, as he lost her at four. Additionally, the Mavs star stitched his mother’s name and the date 9-9-96 on his first edition of signature shoes with Nike. Notably, the leading sports brand cut its ties with the star earlier this season over the point guard’s anti-semitic stance. Since then, Irving has been creatively hiding the brand’s logo during the games.
An image of the sneaker surfaced on Twitter, triggering a debate in the comments section among the fans. One user said, “He’s showing respect to the ancestors and y’all call him a clown? About right.” Following are some reactions from NBA Twitter:
We all know who hates when u embrace the ancestors as if this country doesnt have statues and our currency with the "founding fathers"
— Realest Out💯 (@therealestout_0) February 20, 2023
The Kyrie Tribal Chief, called it
— Mac-Gustave MULONDA DELATOUR (@mulonda_k) February 20, 2023
Man I love Kyrie, fuck them fake woke people
— Lupillo (@ferjulian28000) February 20, 2023
He’s showing respect to the ancestors and y’all call him a clown? About right
— ℏ (@aquemini_33) February 20, 2023
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His mother was part of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She died when he was 4. He met with the tribe and became an official member in 2021. All of you dissing him for this are the clowns. Respect the man for embracing his genetic heritage. Y'all should be ashamed.
— shawnjohnpdx (@shawnjohnpdx) February 20, 2023
Irving dropped an impressive 32 points, six rebounds, and 15 assists in his 29-minute game time. On the other hand, the Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum scored a record-breaking 55 points, almost doubling the previous Celtics’ player record, to lead Team Giannis to a comfortable 175-184 victory.
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