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Team USA and Australia had an intense first matchup during the group stages of the Rio Olympics, and at this point of the tournament, a grudge match is looking more likely. It would be a very hyped up game as Australia has emerged as one of the favorites outside of the United States to claim […]

Kyrie Irving has been spectacular in these summer Olympics in Rio, helping his team to a 5-0 record in group play. Against Argentina last night, Irving was at it again, putting on a nasty double crossover on the Argentinian defender before hitting a floater in the lane.

Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is not being asked to do much scoring for Team USA in these Olympics, especially as one of only two point guards on the team. Coach Mike Krzyzewski emphasizes ball and man movement with Team USA, especially since they’ve got some incredible catch and shoot players. Playing alongside the likes […]

In a recent sit-down interview with Pierce Simpson of Complex News, Iman Shumpert discussed the Cavaliers’ championship celebration while roasting a few of his teammates. One of Simpson’s first questions touched on the team’s tendency to celebrate “shirtlessness.” When asked how it all started, Shumpert smiled, replying: “I think it was just the vibe – […]

Kyrie Irving continues to make great plays for Team USA. After knocking down a dagger three against Australia a few days ago and crossing over Boris Diaw earlier in today’s game, Irving caught a pass and stumbled down, but immediately threw up a perfect alley-oop pass to Kevin Durant who threw down the dunk.

Kyrie Irving wasn’t expected to do much in these Olympic games, especially with teammates like Paul George, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson. However, he’s still putting in work and throwing in the occasional crossover. Today, Irving drove at Boris Diaw and crossed him over with a nasty stepback and jumpshot.

Kyrie Irving has lived a life that no one wants to live: a life without a mother. For the greater part of his life, Irving has been raised by his father and aunts since his mother passed away when he was just four years old. RELATED: Video: Kyrie Irving crosses over Serbia’s big man and […]

Kyrie Irving has been the closer for Team USA in these Olympic games, and tonight was no different. Here, Irving displays his beautiful ball handling skills, crossing over Serbia’s big man and finishing acrobatically at the rim. The shot was deflected off, but it was ruled goaltending since the Serbian player went through the him […]

Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Harrison Barnes thought they were going through some deja vu, but it was just another day at the office for Kyrie Irving. With Team USA facing a tough and feisty Australian team, Kyrie Irving does what he does best: take over fourth quarters and knock down daggers. Irving had 12 […]

Team USA was put on its heels by a determined Australian team tonight in Rio, but when the game neared its closing, the one who knows how to take big shots had to take over. RELATED: Coach Mike Krzyzewski told Kyrie Irving he could start for Team USA one day Enter Kyrie Irving. The United […]

There’s nothing like the bond of a teammate who will go to war with you on the floor each and every night, leaving it all out there. Matthew Dellavedova did just that last year when Irving missed time to recover from his injuries, and then repaid the favor by playing heavy minutes in the NBA […]

The Olympics have a great collection of the best athletes from all around the world coming together to compete for their respective nations. While we have many talented first-time Olympians like NBA star Kyrie Irving and gymnast Simone Biles for the United States, we also have some great returning veteran gold-medal winners like Michael Phelps […]

Kyrie Irving doesn’t have to do much for Team USA, but it seems like every move he makes is a sweet one. With his handling being second-to-none right now, Irving took the stage and had a dazzling little stepback, crossover move that ended up with a nice little bank shot. Uncle Drew makes it look […]

Kyrie Irving played just 11 games in college due to a toe injury on his right foot, averaging 17.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals on 53% shooting from the field and 46.2% from downtown. Despite that, he was still drafted number one overall by the Cavs in 2011. RELATED: Video: Paul George […]

As expected, Team USA ran roughshod over a hapless Chinese squad in their Olympic-opener earlier. RELATED: Video: Kyrie Irving heats up in third quarter, scores 4 consecutive three-pointers The final score was 119-62, and the American athletes sure had a fun time during their walk in the park. Kyrie Irving played a huge game for […]

Athletes from Team USA are taking the stage in the 2016 Rio Olympics this weekend. After an incredible ceremony, Team USA’s 544 athletes are all expected to do great things in the coming weeks, especially the Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama posted a video before the start […]

Kyrie Irving and Team USA have arrived in Rio de Janeiro and will begin their journey for gold on Saturday against China. Kyrie Irving injured his thigh fighting over a screen and had a bruise that caused him to miss the final game of the exhibition matches in Houston last week. After the game, however, […]

During Team USA’s last game on Friday, Kyrie Irving took a hard knee to the thigh while trying to fit over a screen. He fell to the ground and shook it off to continue playing. RELATED: Video: Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler Sing “A Thousand Miles” On Team USA Plane On Monday afternoon, just before the […]

Team USA enjoyed themselves on the flight to Houston as DeMar DeRozan recorded Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler singing “A Thousand Miles” while Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony looked on. Melo ain't having it… A video posted by DeMar DeRozan (@demar_derozan) on Jul 30, 2016 at 8:48am PDT Singer Vanessa Carlton saw the […]

Team USA flew out to Houston last night from Chicago, and let’s just say it was a very interesting flight. Toronto Raptor DeMar DeRozan started recording and captured this gem of Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler singing “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton. RELATED: Video: Kyrie Irving splits defense & finishes layup In incredibly acrobatic […]

Kyrie Irving was in top shape coming into tonight’s game against the Venezuelan National Team, and it showed. In what was an absolutely abysmal shooting night for the United States, Irving led the team with 13 points on 4-7 from the field and 1-2 from the three-point land. In one play, Irving crossed between his […]

Kyrie Irving defenders his man tight, but takes a tough knee to his thigh while trying to fight over a screen. The screener was called for a moving screen for sticking his knee out and moving into Irving. Cavs fans can rest easy knowing he was good to go after walking it off, as he […]

Everybody wants to be like “Mike”, but we all know he’s not the GOAT for nothing. However, there is still hope for those trying to find someone to pattern their game; Kyrie Irving. RELATED: Photos of the latest Kyrie IIs “Parade” edition released It’s not an easy task by itself with array of moves in […]

Kyrie Irving is on a roll. After making the biggest go ahead basket in franchise history and looking very good as Team USA’s lead guard, the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard is set to be in the news once again next month, for a good reason, and that is because of the release of his Kyrie […]

The competition outside of Team USA keeps on improving, and one country that is poised to make some serious noise over the coming years is Australia. The Boomers already boast of the presence of NBA stalwarts Matthew Dellavedova, Andrew Bogut, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Cameron Bairstow, and Aron Baynes while on the wings are young […]

Fantasy basketball freaks got an early treat when ESPN opened up the gates to its fantasy basketball platform well ahead of the competition. Fans who are raring to start developing their drafting strategies for the new season may now do so in the mock draft lobby. RELATED: New stat reveals that only 26 active players […]

Kyrie Irving is a magician, and if he’s crossing over NBA caliber players, you can be sure he’s doing the same for Team USA. During Sunday’s exhibition game vs. China, Irving didn’t start the game, but ended the first half in impressive fashion, crossing over his defender, splitting the double team, and laying up the […]

The championship fever doesn’t end for LeBron James as he’s still on party mode, a month after winning the title. RELATED: New stat reveals that only 26 active players were drafted before LeBron James Spotted at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, James and his entourage became the center of attention as the crowd cheered their […]

Kyrie Irving has had an incredible couple of months winning an NBA Championship, enjoying the parade, and celebrating with friends and family on his own time. He didn’t have too much time, though, he went on to practice and play for Team USA while the Cavs moved onto the NBA Draft, Summer League, and free […]

Kyrie Irving is ready for to play for Team USA. He’s brought his A-game and his gear, including a wristband that was caught by cameras with the writing “Don’t be a little b*tch” on it. RELATED: Cavs fans hilariously troll Stephen Curry during celebrity golfing tournament Kyrie Irving is wearing a wristband that says "Don't […]

Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers have been having one hell of a summer celebrating the first championship in Cleveland in over 52 years. The fans have been celebrating the unbelievable run as well, which was capped off by coming back from a 3-1 series deficit and without home-court advantage for two of the three […]

Kyrie Irving and Coach Mike Krzyzewski go back all the way to Irving’s Dukey days in 2011. Irving played 11 games for the coach at Duke and was sidelined the rest of the way with an injury. That didn’t stop him from becoming the number one overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Coach K […]

The NBA has remixed its rosters and tinkered its rules, but the same objective for the league’s reigning champions stands – defend the Land. Still, looking back a month after quenching Cleveland’s decadent drought is a beautiful perspective. In what was a scramble for the highest honor in basketball, Game 7 of these NBA Finals […]

Team USA began their practices and scrimmages at the University of Las Vegas on Monday. Players got a feel for one another’s game while also talking to the media. One of the workouts was a one-on-one drill where the offensive guy stays on to face a new defender if he’s able to score on his […]

LeBron isn’t the best at picking point guards, as his past record shows. Norris Cole and Shabazz Napier, neither of these two players worked out to be the All-Star that LeBron James predicted. When word spread that Cleveland took LeBron’s advice on a late second round point guard, some, including myself, were hesitant. Kay Felder’s […]

Winning the NBA Championship is the ultimate goal of the NBA season, and when Kyrie Irving won, one of the first calls he made was to a basketball mentor of his: Kobe Bryant. According to an interview with ThePostgame, Irving Facetimed Bryant after Game 7 of the Finals during the championship celebration in the locker […]

Kyrie Irving is an NBA Champion, and nothing is going to change that. Although they came into the NBA Finals as major underdogs, the Cavs came in there with the utmost confidence and knocked off the record-setting defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors. RELATED: Kyrie Irving Reveals The Most Memorable Part Of Beating The Warriors […]

Kyrie Irving has been through a whirlwind of a season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. From the recovery from injury and the rumors that he was unhappy to the playoff outburst and an improbable NBA Championship, Irving has seen virtually everything. RELATED: For Every Point He Scored In The Finals, Kyrie Irving Gave Away As Many […]

Much of Kyrie Irving that was confirmed after this season has been known for a long time. His jumper was always clutch, his handles have convinced, and his talent has always foreshadowed “Superstar.” From just 11 games at Duke, Irving was a diamond in the Cleveland rough before the World embraced him. But Irving has […]