NBA star Kyrie Irving converts to Islam and fasts in Ramadan

Nets Kyrie revert to Islam, fasts in Ramadan

Kyrie Andrew Irving

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving said on Friday that he observing Ramadan as part of his Muslim community, prompting changes in some of his pregame preparations. Irving spoke about the "adjustment" after scoring 15 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds and four steals in Friday's 109-104 win over the Boston Celtics having a 40-20 record.

 

on kyrie irving's twitter:

@KyrieIrving as'sallam a'laykum brother Kyrie, I hope you have a great upcoming month of Ramadhan insha'Allah. Peace and blessings

— Azhar (@Azharpatel11) April 9, 2021

Kyrie recently converted to Islam and is taking part in Ramadan this month where Muslims fast every day. People are bashing him for taking games off without understanding why. pic.twitter.com/yqLPbyqCqp

— Ball Town (@balltownglory) April 13, 2021

All praises to God (Allah) for keeping me safe out there on that court. It was an honor and I am humbled.
I give all the glory to you God(Allah) for blessing me with the gifts and talents.

— K.A.I A11Even (@KyrieIrving) March 8, 2021

The 29-year-old American professional basketball player added that referring to the Ramadan fast, he was "blessed and grateful to be part of it."

The NBA’s Brooklyn Nets dominated the Eastern Conference with a 109-104 victory over the Boston Celtics with a 40-29 record. Irving scored 15 points against the Celtics.

He also made 11 assists and nine rebounds.

Irving is a 2016 NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving was the Boston Celtics guard in 2017-2019. After that, Nets signed him because he is a free agent. 

Seven-time NBA All-Star by U.S. Represented the national basketball team.

Helped the basketball team win gold at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

He also won the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup with his native American in Spain.

References :

video reference :

Abdul Highlights YouTube channel.

kyrie irving jersey: