Kyrie Irving Reiterates LeBron Is Not Father Figure

Kyrie Irving recently revisited the viral 2015 moment when he was asked if LeBron James was a 'father figure' to him, this time during a 24-hour Twitch livestream. Irving reiterated he only has one father, Drederick Irving, and humorously questioned the appropriateness of the original query given the small age gap with LeBron. The livestream featured a call from Luka Doncic and highlighted Irving’s close relationship with his own father. Irving clarified that, although LeBron was an influential teammate and leader, their bond was professional, not paternal. Despite a rocky period after Irving's trade request from Cleveland, both players have matured and now publicly express mutual respect and appreciation for their shared championship run. LeBron has recently praised Irving’s talent and expressed regret over their split, marking a positive evolution in their relationship.