Kyrie Irving’s Fake Trade to the Los Angeles Lakers

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving recently shook up the internet after he announced that he was being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during an appearance on Kai Cenat’s ‘Mafiathon 2’ live stream on Twitch.

The Announcement

During the Thanksgiving Day stream, Cenat set the scene for Irving.

"You’re traded over to the Lakers. It’s you, Bron, Bronny, Anthony Davis. You wake up today. You got traded to The Lakers. Here we go." Cenat proceeds to play somber music, and Irving reaches into his pocket to grab his phone and get in character.

The Fake Phone Call

Irving let out a sigh before pretending to answer his phone. "Hello," he said, adding in a pause before saying, "Yeah, I can talk, bro."

Pretending to talk to his agent, who is breaking the news to him that he’s been traded, Irving says, "Sh-t went through? Alright. So what’s the next move, bruh? I’m leaving? What time? They said what? It’s gonna be Los Angeles. I understand. Alright."

Irving continues on with the fake phone call, pretending that an issue arises with his salary.

"How much they paying? The number’s not right," he said.

Taking brief pauses in between to pretend the agent is responding on the phone, he says, "It’s L.A. What are you talking about? Come on, man, you got to do better than this. So you telling me it’s just not guaranteed. But you know my body, though. You know my résumé."

The Reaction

Fans who did not see the full stream for context reacted in shock to viral video clips floating around on TikTok.

One fan asked in response to a clip reposted on Three20 Clip’s page, "Is this real, did he actually get traded?"

Another person commented on Wrohls’ Tiktok page, "Did not get the ESPN notification so I don’t believe it."

A third wrote, "wish this was real."

Irving’s Acting Prowess

After Irving’s stellar improvisation, Cenat gave him an ovation and celebrated his acting skills.

Irving reminded Cenat that he had some experience acting. In 2018, he was cast in the film "Uncle Drew" as Uncle Drew himself.

"Hold up, but you know I was a main character in a movie. So I had to take some acting classes," stated Irving.

He later revealed that he took acting classes at Duke University as well, where he played for one year before being drafted.

Irving’s Career

Over the course of his career, Irving has been traded twice. He was the Cleveland Cavaliers first overall pick in 2011 and won the championship in 2016 with them alongside LeBron James before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 2017.

Then in 2023, he was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to his current home, the Dallas Mavericks.

Conclusion

While the fake trade announcement may have caught fans off guard, it’s clear that Kyrie Irving has the acting skills to pull off a convincing performance. With his experience in film and his impressive improvisation skills, it’s no wonder fans were left in shock and awe after the live stream.

FAQs

Q: Is Kyrie Irving actually being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers?
A: No, this is a fake trade announcement made for entertainment purposes only.

Q: Has Kyrie Irving been traded before?
A: Yes, he has been traded twice in his NBA career: from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics and from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks.

Q: What is Kyrie Irving’s experience with acting?
A: Irving has acted in the film "Uncle Drew" and has taken acting classes at Duke University.