In July 2023, after being fired by Nike, Kyrie Irving signed for five years at Anta, becoming creative director of the Chinese equipment manufacturer. A few months later, he then unveiled his first signature shoe, the Kai 1, and now he is recruiting his first NBA player, Caris LeVert.
We use “first NBA player” because the Mavericks leader had already signed his father Drederick last June. But this time it is a more important catch with the Cavaliers' rear.
“ It was an easy negotiation because he is one of my best friends » said Kyrie Irving at Andscape. “ Seeing him join our family allows me to have an idea of how we can create, collaborate together. For me, it's not just about trying to recruit the best players over and over again, but it's more about attracting my family and people who I know are sincere with me. I want to continue the legacy of the brand and continue to be part of something special. »
Teammate of Caris LeVert with the Nets between 2019 and 2021, “Uncle Drew” therefore considers that his friend will help him develop the Anta brand in the United States.
“ This is a company that is in its infancy in America, while this is not the case in China » detailed Kyrie Irving. “ Here we are trying to compete with some industry giants, one of the hardest things to do. So you have to be able to count on rigorous people, morally strong, with great integrity, who have great families, who also love what they do.. »
| Caris LeVert | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 | BRK | 57 | 22 | 45.0 | 32.1 | 72.0 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 8.2 |
| 2017-18 | BRK | 71 | 26 | 43.5 | 34.7 | 71.1 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 12.1 |
| 2018-19 | BRK | 40 | 27 | 42.9 | 31.2 | 69.1 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 13.7 |
| 2019-20 | BRK | 45 | 30 | 42.5 | 36.4 | 71.1 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 18.7 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 47 | 32 | 44.1 | 32.6 | 81.1 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 20.2 |
| 2020-21 * | IND | 35 | 33 | 44.3 | 31.8 | 82.2 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 20.7 |
| 2020-21 * | BRK | 12 | 28 | 43.5 | 34.9 | 76.5 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 18.5 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 58 | 31 | 44.4 | 32.0 | 75.6 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 17.0 |
| 2021-22 * | IND | 39 | 31 | 44.7 | 32.3 | 76.0 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 18.7 |
| 2021-22 * | KEY | 19 | 30 | 43.5 | 31.3 | 74.5 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 13.6 |
| 2022-23 | KEY | 74 | 30 | 43.1 | 39.2 | 72.2 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 12.1 |
| 2023-24 | KEY | 68 | 29 | 42.1 | 32.5 | 76.6 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 14.0 |
| 2024-25 | KEY | 13 | 24 | 53.4 | 45.8 | 75.0 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 11.8 |
| Total | 473 | 28 | 43.6 | 34.4 | 74.0 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 14.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
