The Nike Kyrie 6 launched in 2019. By 2019, Kyrie’s signature like with Nike was known about its fusion of art and science. Learn more about the VI below.
VI
Nethongkome designed the Nike Kyrie 6. Like other shoes in the series, the 6 took design cues from Nike sneakers of the past. Irving has a love and passion for vintage sneakers. The style was 90s inspired, but the tech was modernized for the game of Kyrie. The shoes used Air Zoom Turbo, just like the Kyrie 5 did. There was added 360 traction grip for heightened court feel and a strap for mid-foot support. Nike and Kyrie proved that even though it was the sixth shoe in the line, they were not content.
Kyrie
Kyrie Irving was born in Australia in 1992. He was a standout player in high school. Irving played high school basketball in New Jersey. He could score, practically at will. His handles and understanding of the game were strong at an early age.
Blue Devil
He was so impressive that he caught the attention of one of the most prestigious programs in all of College Basketball, the Duke Blue Devils. Irving would play for the top coach in college basketball history, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski. Irving was only able to play 11 games in his single season for Duke due to injury. Even though he was not on the court very much, NBA scouts knew he was ready for the pro game.
Number 1
Kyrie Irving would be selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He would be chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers. His first few years in Cleveland were not successful, in terms of team success. Irving also struggled with injuries at the start of his career. But his talent was unquestionable.
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