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BET Awards 2024: Kyrie Irving's Dual Impact: How the Athlete is Making Waves Both On and Off the Court

In 2020, the NBA star generously donated over a million dollars to support WNBA players impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

At his 2023 More Than A Run pickup event in his hometown of New Jersey, the NBA star underscored the importance of seeking assistance and counseling and the value of professional support through therapy. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the star point guard donated $1.5 million to WNBA players who opted out of the season due to health concerns or social justice activism. Kyrie’s exceptional playmaking skills and ability to take over games in critical moments played a crucial role in helping his team make it to the 2024 finale, a first for the franchise in 13 seasons.

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