Kyrie Irving Family Tree: The Story Behind The 2016 NBA Finals Shot

Kyrie Andrew Irving, born 23 March 1992 in Melbourne, Australia, is the Dallas Mavericks guard — 2016 NBA Champion (his iconic Finals-clinching 3-pointer over Steph Curry); 2014 NBA All-Star Game MVP; 8-time NBA All-Star.

The Family's Roots: An African-American–Native American Family

The Irving family is African-American; mother had Lakota Sioux (Standing Rock) ancestry.

His Parents

Father: Drederick Irving — Boston University basketball player; played pro in Australia (Bulleen Boomers) 1991–93; financial services analyst.

Mother: Elizabeth Larson Irving — half Standing Rock Lakota Sioux; died of sepsis when Kyrie was 4.

His Sisters

Asia Irving — Kyrie's elder sister.

London Irving — Kyrie's younger sister.

His Personal Life

Kyrie has been married to Marlene Wilkerson since 2019.

Their Daughters

Azurie Elizabeth Irving, born November 2015 — daughter (with former partner Andrea Wilson).

A second daughter — born to him and Marlene.

The Irving Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Drederick Irving — BU basketball player; Australia pro.

Mother: Elizabeth Larson Irving (Lakota Sioux; died of sepsis when Kyrie was 4).

Sisters: Asia; London.

Wife: Marlene Wilkerson (m. 2019).

Daughters: Azurie Elizabeth (b. November 2015); second daughter.

Kyrie Irving:

  • Born 23 March 1992, Melbourne
  • Drederick was playing pro basketball in Australia at the time; family returned to USA when Kyrie was 2
  • St Patrick HS, NJ; Duke University (2010–11, one year)
  • Drafted 1st overall by Cleveland Cavaliers, 2011
  • Rookie of the Year: 2011–12
  • NBA Champion: 2015–16 (with LeBron James) — Game 7 series-clinching 3-pointer over Steph Curry
  • Boston Celtics 2017–19; Brooklyn Nets 2019–23; Dallas Mavericks from 2023
  • 2024 NBA Finals: Dallas runner-up
  • Standing Rock Sioux tribal member (formally enrolled 2018) — represents Native American causes

What the Irving Family Story Teaches Us

A Boston-University-basketball-player father. A Lakota Sioux mother who died when Kyrie was 4. Two sisters. A wife since 2019. Two daughters. A career that produced one of the most-iconic Finals shots in NBA history.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Kyrie story carries the same lesson. Some families combine sports and Native American heritage. Elizabeth's Lakota Sioux lineage is on the Irving family record alongside the 2016 championship.

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