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Kyrie Irving’s mammoth $90M net worth stems from shrewd investment in $2.1 billion food brand

Arjun Julka
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Nets guard Kyrie Irving has made a fortune worth $90M with his magician-like skills on the hardwood, with investments in sports, electronics, and consultancy.

While he may be controversy’s favorite child, Kyrie Irving has made quite the living through his NBA career. The first pick in the 2011 draft, Uncle Drew, is box office, courtesy of his exceptional ball handling skills and ability to finish at the rim.

The former ROTY hit the shot of shots in one of the greatest NBA Finals in 2016, helping the Cavaliers come back from a 3-1 deficit. Post his stint in Cleveland, Irving has made headlines more for his off-court antics, with his anti-vaccination stance being the most recent.

During his free agency in the 2019-20 season, Irving signed a 4-years $136M deal with the Brooklyn Nets. In his 3-seasons with the Nets till now, the seven-time All-Star has played only 103 out of the 226 games, even landing up losing $11M on his contract due to this.

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Nonetheless, the former champion continues to make a bank with his endorsements and investments, leading to an estimated net worth of $90M.

Kyrie Irving’s top-6 investments.

The Nets guard currently has $36M on his contract as he enters the final season of his contract. One of the most polarizing figures, Irving’s ability to draw footfalls in the arenas is noteworthy, making him one of the most marketable players for top brands.

Noting the same, Irving has made some lumpsum investments in his career, which include many billion-dollar industries. It’s been a while now since the former Cavs superstar has been advocating veganism, even going on to invest in the company Beyond Meat, estimated at a reported $2.1 billion.

Kai also has a stake in the wearables electronics giant Skull Candy, coupled with his returns for the iconic Uncle Drew character he built with cola company Pepsi.

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka

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Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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