Kyrie Irving’s beliefs on ‘flat-earth’ theory questioned on record-breaking live stream

Kyrie Irving recalls controversy over 'Flat-Earth' Theory after visiting Kai Cenat's record breaking Thanksgiving livestream.

Kyrie Irving’s beliefs on ‘flat-earth’ theory questioned on record-breaking live stream

Kyrie Irving reveals his thoughts on Flat Earth Theory

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving addressed one of the most controversial topics tied to his name during a record-breaking ‘Mafiathon 2’ Thanksgiving livestream with streamer and content creator Kai Cenat. Speaking candidly about his past comments on the “flat-earth” theory, Irving took the opportunity to reflect on his mistakes.

The conversation began lightheartedly but quickly turned serious when Irving was asked if he still believed in the flat-earth conspiracy, a statement he originally made in 2017. Kyrie Irving clarified his stance, explaining the backlash he faced and why he regrets the way his comments were interpreted by the public.

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Do I still think the earth is flat? By the way, I got into so much trouble for that. Be careful with that because a lot of people believe the earth is flat or believe it’s round.

Kyrie Irving stated on the stream

In the end, Kyrie Irving decided to go with a non-committal answer about whether he presently belives in the Flat-Earth theory. He instead sought to shift the focus away from the validity of the flat-earth theory and toward the broader concept of questioning societal norms, which may have been his intention from the get-go.

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In history, it’s been said before. People have said the earth is flat. But at the end of the day, it’s not about whether it’s flat; it’s questioning what is going on around you.

Kyrie Irving added

This sentiment aligns with the pattern of skepticism that Irving has demonstrated throughout his career. While his intention may have been philosophical, the statement delivered on the 2017 “Road Trippin'” podcast sparked widespread criticism and turned his public image into one of a conspiracy theorist.

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Amid these philosophical discussions, streamer Ray asked Kyrie Irving about his feelings towards his iconic Game 7 dagger against the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Irving reminisced about the highlight of his career, but went on to reveal how he was nervous beneath the shell he put forth on the biggest stage of his life.

It’s one of those trilogy moments where we’re going against the top of the top in the world…This moment is what all of the hard work in the backyard amounts to… I was nervous as s**t, man… Boss, feel my palms. Cold. That’s how I be on the court sometimes. Just nervous.

Kyrie Irving stated on the stream

Even though Irving revealed his nervousness during the moment, when it mattered most, he delivered. He drained a contested three-pointer over Stephen Curry with just under a minute left in the game. That shot sealed an iconic victory for Cleveland, ending a 52-year championship drought and cementing Irving’s place in NBA history.