The Nike Kyrie 7 Icons of Sport pays homage to the heroes, mentors, and muses of the hardwood that have inspired Kyrie. As a kid, Kyrie Irving’s favorite ballplayer was his father, Drederick – but as he grew up, his list of hoop influences grew. The hits of Red, Purple, Gold and Blue represent a few of Irving’s all-time favorite players and coaches. The heel graphic represents Irving’s game-winning championship shot from 2016.