Kyrie Irving donated $38,000 to the families of Sharath Yedavelli and Vaani Yadlapati, University of North Texas master’s students who were involved in a fatal car accident earlier this month.
Irving’s donation will go toward funeral costs and medical expenses for those involved.
"I was suddenly shocked and surprised. I was seeing the name Kyrie Irving and immediately I Googled his name," said Chandrashekhar Reddy Yedavelli.
Kyrie Irving has been involved in several philanthropic efforts and donations throughout his career, particularly through his KAI Family Foundation
Overall, Irving's donation and message of support were widely praised and seen as a generous and compassionate gesture towards the families affected by this tragic event.