Kyrie Irving, popularly known as “Kai” and “Uncle Drew,” is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Irving was considered to be a basketball prodigy from his high school days. Starting off his basketball career at Montclair Kimberley Academy and St. Patrick High School, Irving left scouts and college programs awestruck by his ability. By the end of his high school career, he was a five-star recruit.
For college, Irving committed to Duke, and flourished under the guidance of Coach Mike Krzyzewski or “Coach K.” Despite suffering an injury that hampered his first season, Irving solidified his status as a top prospect, ready to enter the NBA. He declared for the NBA Draft in 2011, foregoing three years of college eligibility. He was drafted with the number 1 overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The rest as they say is history with Irving coming to be recognized as one of the best point guards and skilled players in the league. Throughout his illustrious career, he has built up an impressive resume, winning the Rookie of the Year, being named to the All Star game eight times and securing one All Star MVP award. Above all, Irving is an NBA champion, having won the Finals against the Golden State Warriors in 2016 under the leadership of LeBron James.
Presently, Irving plays for the Dallas Mavericks and is looking to secure an NBA title for the second time alongside superstar Luka Doncic.
Kyrie Irving Playoffs Appearances
As of May 2023, Kyrie Irving has reached the playoffs seven times. Known for his ability to finish around the rim and make tough jumpers, Irving’s playoff performances are scripted with moments of brilliance. He has the ability to elevate his game come playoff time. Almost always scoring in double figures, Irving is known to be an offensive powerhouse who has a very positive impact on all the teams he has played for. His performance in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors was undeniably pivotal, with Irving hitting the game winning 3-pointer in the dying seconds.
| Player Name | Team | Playoff Year |
| Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks | 2023-24 |
| Kyrie Irving | Brooklyn Nets | 2021-22 |
| Kyrie Irving | Brooklyn Nets | 2020-21 |
| Kyrie Irving | Boston Celtics | 2018-19 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2016-17 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2015-16 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2014-15 |
Kyrie Irving Playoffs Win-Loss Record
As of May 2024, Kyrie Irving has played 82 playoff games, winning 55. Primarily credited for his performances with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Irving is known to contribute effectively across all the teams he has played for in the playoffs. He has a winning percentage of 67.1% in a playoff game and is known to thrive under moments of pressure.
| Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
| Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks | 2023-24 Western Conference Semifinals | Oklahoma City Thunder (*Series tied at 1-1) | 29* |
| Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks | 2023-24 Western Conference Round 1 | Los Angeles Clippers (Mavericks wins 4-2) | 159 |
| Kyrie Irving | Brooklyn Nets | 2021-22 Eastern Conference Round 1 | Boston Celtics (Nets lost 0-4) | 85 |
| Kyrie Irving | Brooklyn Nets | 2020-21 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Milwaukee Bucks(Nets lost 3-4) | 80 |
| Kyrie Irving | Brooklyn Nets | 2020-21 Eastern Conference Round 1 | Boston Celtics(Nets won 4-1) | 124 |
| Kyrie Irving | Boston Celtics | 2018-19 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Milwaukee Bucks(Celtics lost 1-4) | 102 |
| Kyrie Irving | Boston Celtics | 2018-19 Eastern Conference Round 1 | Indiana Pacers (Celics won 4-0) | 90 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2016-17 Finals | Golden State Warriors(Cavaliers lost 1-4) | 147 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2016-17 Eastern Conference Finals | Boston Celtics (Cavaliers won 4-1) | 129 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2016-17 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Toronto Raptors (Cavaliers won 4-0) | 89 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2016-17 Eastern Conference Round 1 | Indiana Pacers(Cavaliers won 4-0) | 101 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2015-16 Finals | Golden State Warriors(Cavaliers won 4-3) | 190 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2015-16 Easter Conference Finals | Toronto Raptors(Cavaliers won 4-2) | 145 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2015-16 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Atlanta Hawks(Cavaliers won 4-0) | 85 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2015-16 Eastern Conference Round 1 | Detroit Pistons(Cavaliers won 4-0) | 110 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2014-15 Finals | Golden State Warriors(Cavaliers won 2-4) | 23 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2014-15 Eastern Conference Finals | Atlanta Hawks (Cavaliers won 4-0) | 26 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2014-15 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Chicago Bulls(Cavaliers won 4-2) | 105 |
| Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2014-15 Eastern Conference Round 1 | (Cavaliers won 4-0) | 93 |
Kyrie Irving Conference Finals Record
Kyrie Irving has reached the conference finals thrice as of May 2024. He won all three times. All Irving’s conference finals victories came when he was with the Cavaliers. His most notable conference finals performance occurred in the 2015/16 NBA season, where the Cavaliers faced off against the Toronto Raptors. Irving finished the series scoring a total of 145 points across six games.
FAQ's On Kyrie Irving Playoffs History
A. Kyrie Irving has appeared in the playoffs seven times as of May 2024.
A. Yes, Irving made the playoffs without LeBron on his team. He did so three times, once with the Boston Celtics and twice with the Brooklyn Nets.
A. Kyrie Irving has won one NBA championship throughout his career so far.
A. Irving averaged 25.9 points per game in the 2017 postseason, his highest ppg in the postseason till date.
