The Kyrie 5 debuted in 2018. The V would push tech forward for Nike, and the Kyrie brand. Learn more about the Kyrie 5 below.
V
The Nike Kyrie 5 features a flexible, breathable, and supportive style. The shoe had an Air Zoom Turbo airbag in the footbed, this addition to the line was perfect for the chaotic style of play Kyrie embraces. His game is all about starting and stopping quickly. The V was made to accommodate him. The shoe had a lacing system that was inspired by a Venus flytrap. In 2019, Nike created a shoe that was dedicated to the sitcom classic, Friends. The canvas for the partnership was Nike’s Kyrie 5. There was a time when Nike and Kyrie Irving were friends, and this sneaker was made during those simpler times. Friends is still one of the most popular TV Shows on earth and the collaboration with Nike was a fun thing to see in 2019.
Pepsi Pitchman
Possibly the highlight of the Kyrie 1 collabs is the Pepsi x Nike Kyrie 1 “Uncle Drew” (2015). Kyrie Irving was once a pitchman for both Nike and Pepsi. For Pepsi, Irving played a character named Uncle Drew in the ads. The character was so popular that he got his own movie in 2018. A limited version of Kyrie’s first Nike shoe, Kyrie 1, was made in tribute to Pepsi and Uncle Drew.
Kyrie
Kyrie Irving was born in Australia in 1992. He was a standout player in high school. Irving played high school basketball in New Jersey. He could score, practically at will. His handles and understanding of the game were strong at an early age.
Blue Devil
He was so impressive that he caught the attention of one of the most prestigious programs in all of College Basketball, the Duke Blue Devils. Irving would play for the top coach in college basketball history, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski. Irving was only able to play 11 games in his single season for Duke due to injury. Even though he was not on the court very much, NBA scouts knew he was ready for the pro game.
Number 1
Kyrie Irving would be selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He would be chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers. His first few years in Cleveland were not successful, in terms of team success. Irving also struggled with injuries at the start of his career. But his talent was unquestionable.
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