Think about it with this Kyrie emoji / gif! Kyrie Irving is a professional basketball player playing point guard for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Cleveland Cavaliers selected him with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft, and went on to win Rookie of the Year honors in his first season. Irving's incredible ball-handling skills, scoring ability, and clutch performances in big games have made Kyrie a star. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016. He has also previously played for the Boston Celtics and New York Nets.