Kyrie Irving's surprise appearance at public park delights kids

Kyrie Irving's 14th NBA season was cut short when he tore his ACL against the Sacramento Kings in March. His recovery has not stopped him from being involved in the community and interacting with fans, though.

Irving has a reputation for appearing in parks and playing against fans. Ever since he took on the persona of "Uncle Drew", it has become his nickname, with players and fans using the moniker to describe his flashy play, reminiscent of streetball.

In a clip posted by Clutch Points on X, Irving was seen sharing some advice with children at a park, making their day.

The Dallas community has embraced Irving since his arrival in 2023, and he has delivered, both on and off the court.

Etan Thomas highlights Kyrie Irving's donation to George Floyd's family

While he has played for four different teams during his NBA career, Irving's impact on the community has not wavered. An example of his generosity came when he supported the family of George Floyd. Irving bought them a house and gave them resources to help them after Floyd died at the hands of a Minnesota police officer in 2020.

Irving, who was with the Nets at the time, said making sure Floyd's family was as comfortable as they could be was part of his responsibility to help his community.

"I just want to keep continuing to fulfill our purpose in serving a lot of the underserved communities. Those don't necessarily get the same attention from just others around. So, just trying to do my part with service, that's all."

On the five-year anniversary of Floyd's death, former NBA player Etan Thomas reposted a video from his podcast where he and Stephen Jackson discussed Irving's support.

Irving hasn't always been the most universally liked player in the NBA, but his involvement and desire to serve those around him are the biggest reasons he continues to be a role model.