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“Best Human Being in the NBA”: Kyrie Irving’s Selfless Act for NYC School During Thanksgiving Week Earns Applause of the NBA World

Published 11/24/2022, 11:28 PM EST

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Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving had been the target of criticism over the past few weeks. Fans and analysts blamed Irving for his actions. The team’s struggles were also pinned on him due to his subsequent suspension by the Nets. But it looks like the NBA world is beginning to change its stance on the seven-time All-Star. 

Irving is back in the starting lineup and is doing all he can on the floor in order to help the Brooklyn Nets win. The Nets have won two out of their three games so far since his return. But that is not all that Kyrie Irving is doing these days. 

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Kyrie Irving helps others in need

Irving has been constantly helping people in need off the court. And he recently decided to help some more people this Thanksgiving week. Irving reportedly stopped by an NYC elementary school this week and donated $60,000. 

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The school is in fact the oldest Black Muslim school in New York City. And Irving’s benevolent gesture is being highlighted by NBA fans online. 

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Fans took notice of Irving’s gesture and praised him for his actions.

One fan tweeted, “Best human being in the nba.” While another fan commented, “Kyrie has always been that type of guy. But the media narrative is against him.”

Here are some more reactions from NBA Twitter:

 

The narrative around Kyrie Irving in the media has arguably been negative of late due to his controversial actions.  

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Irving following up on his charity work

Although speaking his mind is what caused him all this trouble, he is doing everything he can to improve that. Irving also donated large sums of money recently to two families who had lost their loved ones.

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He decided to help the family of Shanquella Robinson, a woman who died in Mexico under suspicious circumstances. And he also helped the family of Devin Chandler, who was the victim of a school shooting. 

The seven-time All-Star is letting his actions do the talking now. Fans will hope he keeps this up and continues to help the Brooklyn Nets on the floor as much as he can. 

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Abhishek Dhariwal

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Abhishek Dhariwal is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He earned his bachelor's degree in English Honors from St. Xavier's College and his master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from AAFT School of Mass Communication and Journalism.
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