“How he got closer with his wife…” Kyrie Irving shares inspiring Kobe Bryant story at Thanksgiving Dinner
Kyrie Irving made a surprise appearance on Kai Cenat's Thanksgiving stream and shared some inspiring advice from his late mentor Kobe Bryant.
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Kyrie Irving shares inspirational story about Kobe Bryant on Kai Cenat's Thanksgiving stream
Kyrie Irving, the star point guard of the Dallas Mavericks, took time out of his Thanksgiving to join record-breaking streamer Kai Cenat on his Mafiathon 2 stream. Cenat’s marathon streaming event, running for nearly a month, has drawn millions of viewers and celebrity guests.
After featuring guests like Snoop Dogg, Andre Iguodala, and Kevin Hart, Kyrie Irving joined the stream with an inspiring message to the fans. At the dinner table, he shared an intimate story about his late mentor and basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
Irving offered some insight into the depth of their friendship and the lessons he had learned from the five-time NBA champion. He recounted the early days of their relationship, where his admiration for Bryant as a fan gradually evolved into a meaningful connection as a peer.
I asked him all those questions like, how you dealt with [media criticism] mentally, spiritually, emotionally, how he really got closer with his wife, his kids, how he was more open to life when he left the league. Because he didn’t have to be competitive with us anymore.
Kyrie Irving said during the stream
Kyrie Irving shares a heartfelt story about Kobe Bryant, talking about how the media and fans hated him back then and how Kobe motivated him to be great ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jbZQUjqNGu
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Irving highlighted how Bryant’s post-retirement perspective reshaped their conversations. The ‘Black Mamba’ wasn’t just a fierce competitor but also someone who valued growth and relationships.
Kobe always split the line—he wasn’t close with anybody. He wasn’t working out with anybody in the summer. He would only give a few people the information that were willing to listen.
Kyrie Irving added
Irving’s reflection illustrated how Kobe Bryant’s legendary competitive nature gradually softened after his playing days, allowing him to focus on being a husband and father. He also spoke on how Bryant had helped him discover himself as a person with some key advice in 2016, allowing the 32-year-old to develop into the man he has now become.
Kyrie Irving Delivers on Promise to Kai Cenat
Kyrie Irving’s Thanksgiving appearance wasn’t just about nostalgia but also a fulfillment of a promise he made to Kai Cenat. Earlier in the week, Cenat had revealed that Irving had messaged him about his achievement of becoming the top streamer on Twitch following his successful marathon ‘Mafiathon 2’ stream.
In the message, ‘Kai’ told Cenat that he would drop by the streamer’s mansion if time made it possible. Irving, recognizing Cenat’s positive impact, made good on his word by dropping in for a surprise visit during Thanksgiving.
However, the visit wasn’t just a casual drop-in. Irving embraced the occasion by engaging with the streamer’s community, joining a festive dinner, and delivering an inspiring speech. He shared anecdotes from his experiences with Kobe Bryant, to the room of streamers and friends of Cenat embracing his own role as a mentor to upcoming generations, much like his idol.
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