Kyrie Irving's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Basketball

Kyrie Irving's Sports Injuries Table

Type Area Date Consequences Content How It Happened Recovery Duration Rehabilitation Details Impact On Career Psychological Impact Previous Injuries Return To Competition Severity Treatment Medical Staff Long Term Impact Preventive Measures Competition Missed Initial Symptoms Re Injury Risk Support System Rehabilitation Location
Contusions (Bruises) Face 2019-11-13 Missed 1 game. Irving sustained a facial contusion after an accidental elbow to the face, causing him to miss a game. Suffered a facial contusion after being elbowed during a game against the Utah Jazz. 1 week Rest and monitoring for any signs of a concussion. Minimal impact, returned quickly. Minor, increased vigilance in play. Previous minor facial injuries but nothing significant. Returned after missing one game with no issues. Mild Rest and observation. Team doctors. No lasting effects. Use of protective masks during recovery. 1 game Bruising and swelling. Low Team and medical staff. Team facilities.
Fractures Left Knee 2015-06-03 Missed the remainder of the Finals. Irving fractured his left kneecap, requiring surgery and an extensive rehabilitation period. Occurred during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. 3-4 months Surgery followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation program including physical therapy and gradual return to activity. Significant short-term impact but returned to high performance levels. Increased mental resilience and caution in high-stakes games. Previous minor knee issues but nothing as severe. Returned at the beginning of the next season. Severe Surgery and intensive rehabilitation. Team doctors and orthopedic specialists. Potential for long-term knee issues but managed well. Enhanced knee support and conditioning. Entire NBA Finals and off-season. Severe pain and inability to bear weight. Moderate to high Family, team, and medical staff. Specialized sports clinic and team facilities.
Fractures Right Hand 2012-03-17 Missed 15 games. Kyrie Irving fractured his right hand after hitting it on the padding of the basket support. Suffered a fracture during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. 6 weeks Underwent surgery and followed a strict rehabilitation protocol including physical therapy. Minor setback but returned to form. Increased caution in physical play. None significant prior to this. Returned for the last few games of the season. Moderate Surgery and physical therapy. Team doctors and specialized hand surgeon. No lasting impact reported. Improved padding on basket support. 15 games Immediate pain and swelling. Low Family and team support. Team facilities and specialized clinic.
Sprains Left Shoulder 2015-03-09 Missed 4 games. Irving sprained his left shoulder while trying to block a shot, causing him to sit out a few games. Sustained during a collision in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. 2 weeks Rest, ice, and physical therapy focusing on strengthening the shoulder. Short-term impact with no long-term effects. Heightened awareness of shoulder vulnerability. None on the shoulder. Returned after 4 games with no noticeable drop in performance. Mild Rest and physical therapy. Team physiotherapists and doctors. No lasting issues. Increased focus on shoulder strengthening exercises. 4 games Pain and limited range of motion. Moderate Team and personal trainers. Team facilities.
Sprains Right Ankle 2018-03-10 Missed 6 games. Irving sprained his right ankle landing awkwardly after a jump shot. Twisted his ankle during a game against the Indiana Pacers. 3 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) along with physical therapy. Minor impact, returned to usual performance levels. Slight hesitation in jumping initially. Previous minor ankle sprains. Returned after 6 games with full recovery. Moderate RICE and physical therapy. Team physiotherapists and doctors. No significant long-term issues. Ankle strengthening exercises and better footwear. 6 games Swelling and pain. Moderate Team and family. Team facilities.

Kyrie Irving's Sports Injuries Videos

Kyrie Irving is in serious pain after landing on Giannis' foot and hurting his ankle 😮 Nets vs. Bucks

This is a very physical game. Kyrie Irving goes down hard on his right shoulder and now he's holding his right leg. It's five on four, Irving's still down. The timeout is called as Kyrie Irving holds that right shin and bangs the court. It looked like he came down on his ankle, landing on Giannis' foot. We'll take a quick break and check on Kyrie Irving when we come back.
Video thumb: Kyrie Irving is in serious pain after landing on Giannis' foot and hurting his ankle 😮 Nets vs. Bucks

Kyrie Irving Injury Cavs @ Warriors Game 1 Finals 2015 May 4

Kyrie Irving's injury occurred during overtime. Will he be available for Blatt again? Follow us on: Facebook...
Video thumb: Kyrie Irving Injury Cavs @ Warriors Game 1 Finals 2015 May 4

Kyrie Irving Suffers Knee Injury | Nets vs. Wizards

Kyrie Irving attempts to force the play, eventually leading to a jump ball with Bradley Beal. Both players end up on the floor, and Irving appears to be injured, concerning given his history with a shoulder injury. The situation looks serious, leaving fans hoping for the best with 5:31 remaining in the game.
Video thumb: Kyrie Irving Suffers Knee Injury | Nets vs. Wizards