Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another deep dive into the world of basketball stats. Today, I’ve been digging into Kyrie Irving’s college days. Specifically, I wanted to find out how many games did Kyrie play for Duke? So, I started my journey where every curious mind goes first – the internet.
I fired up my browser and started searching. Initially, I found a bunch of articles about his NBA career, but I needed to dig deeper. I refined my search, adding “college stats” to my query, and boom, there it was.
I stumbled upon some data that said Kyrie only played 11 games for Duke. “That’s not a lot,” I thought. I mean, the guy’s a legend now, but only 11 games in college? I needed more context. So, I kept digging.
Turns out, he missed a big chunk of the season, 26 games to be exact, because of a toe injury on his right foot. Ouch, that must’ve hurt. I read that he scored in double figures in all of those 11 games, which is pretty impressive. Also, it said he had three games with 20 or more points and even a 30-point game. Not bad for a freshman, right?
- Played 11 games, started in 8
- Missed 26 games due to a toe injury
- Scored 10+ points in every game
What I Learned
So basically, Kyrie’s time at Duke was short but sweet. He showed flashes of brilliance, even though he was sidelined by that injury. It’s crazy to think how much a single injury can affect a player’s career. But, it looks like Kyrie bounced back pretty well, considering where he is now. It got me thinking about how players handle injuries and what he said: “It’s just the hardest thing is being injured in this league,” Irving said. “Games come by every single day, and it doesn’t get easier as you get older.” That’s some real talk right there. It just goes to show, even the best have their setbacks. Kyrie’s journey is a reminder that it’s not just about the numbers, but also about overcoming challenges. That’s all for today’s investigation, folks. Stay tuned for more!
