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 |
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| 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.
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...
