Kyrie Irving’s dominant 34-point, 12-assist performance in Brooklyn’s win against Cleveland helped lift the team to the first round of the NBA playoffs. But what’s more impressive is the mental discipline and commitment he is displaying in his life while doing so.
Irving is fasting for Ramadan, a period observed between April 1 to May 1 where Muslims fast from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. During the Nets’ win, Irving became the first player to complete a 30-point, 10-assist game while shooting 80% from the field since LeBron James in 2020.
Irving told NBA on TNT reporter Jared Greenberg that his energy to produce a strong outing on Tuesday night stems from him embracing his “journey with God.”
