Michael Jackson was one of the most influential figures of the last century. He was deemed the King of Pop because of his iconic hits and impact on a global scale. Unfortunately, Michael passed away in 2009 at the age of 50, due to a cardiac arrest. His stardom only grew after his demise. Following his death, Michael’s fans bought more than 1 million of his tracks in just one week.

Michael Jackson’s influence can be seen even today, 14 years after his passing. The world celebrated what would have been the legendary pop star’s 65th Birthday on August 29. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving also paid tribute to the King of Pop in a heartwarming gesture.

Kyrie Irving remembers Michael Jackson on 65th Birthday

Kyrie Irving tweeted a childhood picture of Michael Jackson on his 65th birthday, using nothing but heartfelt emojis in the caption. Kyrie has been a fan of the legendary pop star since he was a kid. We have all seen Kyrie Irving’s viral video of him copying the legend’s anti-gravity body lean during practice. The 2018 video was so astounding that it left the NBA world doubting its authenticity.

Michael Jackson mastered that move during his career. He used gimmicked shoes on the stage while performing the move, but that did not stop it from looking otherworldly.

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Knowing Kyrie’s curiosity about history and politics, he is highly influenced by people who change the way others think. So, it comes as no surprise that the 8-time all-star paid homage to the creator of the Moon Walk on his special day.

Kyrie Irving is a superstar just like Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson had the ability to hypnotize the crowd with his charisma and talent. He sold out hundreds of stadiums as people from all around the world craved to get a glimpse of the pop sensation. MJ also had a lot of hardware to prove his talent and stardom, as he won 13 Grammy awards in his career and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice.

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When Kyrie Irving picks up a basketball, he has the same aura that Michael Jackson had during his live performances. Fans are mesmerized by the NBA champion’s wizardry on the court. Many consider Kyrie the Greatest Ball Handler and Finisher of All Time.

Many NBA players have also revealed that Kyrie is the hardest player to guard in the NBA because of his versatile bag and ability to finish around the rim. Fans cannot take their eyes off the game when Kyrie has the ball in his hands.

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So, it is great to see a wizard like Kyrie Irving pay homage to one of the biggest icons in history!