Life isn’t easy for athletes who have to constantly be on the road, away from their families. Russell Westbrook and his wife are the proud parents of three beautiful children. They recently revealed those shortcomings. The couple also acknowledged the immense joy that their children have brought into their lives.

Now, just days after Brodie revealed his experience as a father, another basketball superstar has opened up about the harsh reality of being a parent. It is none other than Kyrie Irving. He shared how he finds himself conflicted between his two desires – one as a parent and one as a professional basketball player.

Kyrie Irving gets candid about parenting

Kyrie Irving has jumped ship four times in his NBA career. While switching teams is never easy for an athlete, it is not just them who is affected by the move. Their families suffer along with them. During a recent sit-down with Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris on Dallas Mavericks media day, Uncle Drew opened up about being away from family and maintaining a balance between professional and personal life.

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The Mavs guard divulged, “It almost feels like an impossible task. I think all parents feel the same because we want to be in our kids’ lives. You want to make sure we’re there for all their first steps, all their first accomplishments. You know some of the things that they struggle with, you want to help them out. All that is in the back of my mind, it’s always in my heart.”

The Duke alum added, “Then there’s the selfish me of just wanting to accomplish bigger goals and motivate myself and show an exemplary level of leadership for them, so they can strive to be in better places than I’ve ever been.”?

Kyrie’s goal to provide a better future for his kids is rooted in his own childhood. After his mother passed away when he was a mere 10-year-old boy, his father did everything in his power to help his son get to where he is today. Drederick Irving sacrificed his own career, so Kyrie could go on and rule the hardwood with his exceptional ball-handling. Speaking of sacrifices, it hasn’t been a bed of roses for Russell and Nina either.

Russell Westbrook discusses fatherhood

Russell and Nina met in college, and their love story soon blossomed into a beautiful marriage in 2015. They welcomed their first baby boy, Noah, in 2017 and twin daughters Skye and Jordyn soon after in 2018. The Relationship Chronicles with Nina Westbrook featured her husband as a guest on the most recent episode.

The couple touched up on parenting, among other things. The duo revealed how having kids made their relationship whole. However, Brodie believes that raising three kids hasn’t always been simple. His fatherhood journey has been a learning curve that he fully embraces. “It’s probably the most enjoyable roller coaster that I embrace,” said the 9-time NBA All-Star.

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