Kyrie Irving’s Family, Relationships, and Closest Friends: Everything Revealed

Kyrie Irving, born in Melbourne in 1992, grew up in a family that encouraged strong relationships. He balanced the demands of professional basketball with his commitment to family. Irving’s friends have played essential roles in his life, providing support during both highs and lows.

Family and Early Life

Kyrie Irving was born to Drederick and Elizabeth Irving in Melbourne, Australia. His father, Drederick, was also a professional basketball player, which influenced Kyrie early on. Elizabeth, his mother, passed away when he was four, leaving a strong impact on his upbringing.

Raised mostly in New Jersey, Kyrie was close with his sister, Asia. His father worked to provide for the family, and sport became a major part of their lives. Kyrie’s early exposure to basketball came from watching his father.

As for his family of procreation, Kyrie Irving is not currently married. He has a daughter named Azurie, born in 2015 with Andrea Wilson. Azurie is his biological child. Despite not being married, he has maintained involvement in his daughter’s life.

None of Kyrie’s current family members hold public roles outside of some involvement in sports. His daughter is still a child and not involved in any profession.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Drederick Irving	Father	1966
Elizabeth Irving	Mother	1967
Asia Irving	Sister	1991
Azurie Irving	Daughter	2015

Relationships in Kyrie’s Life

Kyrie Irving has had several public relationships. He dated Andrea Wilson, who was a former beauty pageant winner in Texas. Together, they had a daughter, Azurie, in 2015. Although their romantic relationship ended, they co-parent their child.

In 2016, Kyrie dated pop singer Kehlani Parrish. Kehlani is of American nationality and is known for hits in R&B and pop music. Their relationship ended publicly in early 2016. The breakup was widely discussed in the media.

He also dated Breanna Barksdale, a model, starting in 2017. That relationship lasted until 2018, ending quietly. While details about the reasons are private, their breakup was reflected in their social media activity.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Andrea Wilson	Ex-girlfriend	2014–2015
Kehlani Parrish	Ex-girlfriend	2016
Breanna Barksdale	Ex-girlfriend	2017–2018

Friends and Support System

Kyrie Irving’s closest friends have often come from the world of basketball. LeBron James became an important friend and teammate when James rejoined the Cavaliers in 2014. Their friendship started on the court, driven by a shared goal of bringing a title to Cleveland.

Kevin Durant is another key friend. They bonded during their time with the Brooklyn Nets. Their respect for each other’s skills helped solidify their off-court friendship. The friendship has seen them support each other publicly and in private settings.

Outside basketball, Uncle Drew collaborators and former Duke teammates have played roles as friends in his circle. While some on-court relationships faded as careers progressed, his deepest friendships have continued.

Name	Known Since	Profession
LeBron James	2014	Basketball Player
Kevin Durant	2019	Basketball Player
Asia Irving	Childhood	Fashion Designer