The LeBron James- Kyrie Irving duo is easily one of the best tandems in NBA history. They guided the Cleveland Cavaliers to three straight NBA Finals appearances, including a historic win over the Golden State Warriors in 2016.
What is LeBron’s parental role to Kyrie?
In the middle of their impressive run, reporters were curious how LeBron transformed a bottomfeeding team into a title contender. His supreme basketball IQ and athleticism were a given, and so a reporter was curious about what parental role he played for the Cavaliers. An unknowing Kyrie was the target of the awkward question.
“So what type of parental role has he played for you and your teammates?” the reporter asked Irving.
“Parental role? Honestly, I don’t know how to answer that question. He’s been a great leader for us. I have one father. It’s my dad, Drederick Irving. But for us, in terms of learning the nuances of the game and also how to win on the court and also how to carry ourselves off the court, I feel like he’s been a great influence in that role,” Kyrie answered .