10 under-the-radar facts about Birthday Boy Kyrie Irving

#9 Sporting excellence runs in Kyrie's blood

Kyrie Irving with his dad (Image courtesy: complex.com)

Kyrie Irving's father, Drederick Irving, was a basketball professional for a number of years. He is second in the Boston University's all-time scoring chart with 1931 career points (Rod Strickland is first). Drederick tried out (unsuccessfully) for the Boston Celtics, before moving to Australia and playing for the Bulleen Bloomers.

Kyrie's mother, Elizabeth, was a volleyball player at Boston University. Kyrie's cousin Isaiah Briscoe was a well-scouted Kentucky Wildcat for 2 years, before declaring for the NBA draft in 2017. Briscoe is currently playing professionally for BC Kalev, a pro basketball club in Estonia.