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Kyrie Irving's Drew League Triple-Double Thrills Fans as Mavs Star Scores 20 in Win – Bleacher Report
Kyrie Irving’s long-awaited Drew League debut happened Saturday, and he did not disappoint.
Uncle Drew at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheDrew?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheDrew</a>.<br><br>Kyrie Irving makes his Drew League debut for Nationwide Souljas NEXT
Kyrie at the drew is big time <a href="https://t.co/KxiuRUppxn">https://t.co/KxiuRUppxn</a>
Kyrie making his Drew League debut NOW 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/EiaIcV5vON">pic.twitter.com/EiaIcV5vON</a>
The Dallas Mavericks guard scored 20 points while grabbing 13 rebounds and dishing out 11 assists in an 84-73 victory for the Nationwide Souljas. This made him the first NBA player to record a triple-double in the event’s history, which spans back to 1973.
Kyrie Irving in his Drew League debut:<br><br>20 PTS<br>13 REB<br>11 AST<br><br>— Kai just became the 1st NBA player with a Triple Double at Drew League🤞 <a href="https://twitter.com/KyrieIrving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyrieIrving</a> <a href="https://t.co/tCl842pmy4">pic.twitter.com/tCl842pmy4</a>
He impacted the pro-am event just like a true professional, helping his team in all aspects of the game and uplifting his teammates. The entire flow of the game changed every time he entered the court, and seeing his talent against different competition allowed him to showcase his skill.
Kyrie for 3⃣<br><br>Watch him hoop at <a href="https://twitter.com/DrewLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrewLeague</a> LIVE NOW on the NBA App 🔥<br><br>➡️ <a href="https://t.co/NEIf5hezZ2">https://t.co/NEIf5hezZ2</a> <a href="https://t.co/pfhZ89PNEd">pic.twitter.com/pfhZ89PNEd</a>
KYRIE ON THE REJECTION 😳<br><br>Tap in and watch him hoop at <a href="https://twitter.com/DrewLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrewLeague</a> LIVE NOW on the NBA App 📲<br><br>➡️ <a href="https://t.co/NEIf5hezZ2">https://t.co/NEIf5hezZ2</a> <a href="https://t.co/QpPsVbXSYh">pic.twitter.com/QpPsVbXSYh</a>
KYRIE HAS GOT HIMSELF A TRIPLE DOUBLE 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/y2JOW22Nc0">pic.twitter.com/y2JOW22Nc0</a>
Fans on Twitter showed appreciation for the well-rounded play from Irving.
I'm so happy to see Kyrie hooping in the Drew League. Love to see him hoop again <a href="https://twitter.com/KyrieIrving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyrieIrving</a>
KYRIE TRIPLE DOUBLE IN THE DREW LEAGUE. WOW <a href="https://twitter.com/KyrieIrving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyrieIrving</a>
Kyrie having a TD at the Drew is peak summer hoops.
Kyrie Triple Double he's not just a scorer man , this is an all around player 🫡
Kyrie made that triple-double look so easy
Kyrie putting up a triple double in the drew league kinda crazy
After his stellar performance in the competition, Irving will now look toward building with Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks after he signed a three-year, $126 million contract this offseason.