Kyrie Irving Hires His Stepmom Reportedly Making Her The Only Black Female NBA Agent
NBA star Kyrie Irving is providing opportunities for his family with his latest move.
The Brooklyn Nets player has onboarded Shetellia Riley Irving, his stepmom, as his new agent. Irving’s switch-up reportedly makes her the only Black woman representing an active NBA player, according to sports reporter Shams Charania.
Charania shared a tweet on Thursday saying, “Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has hired Shetellia Riley Irving as his new agent. Shetellia Riley Irving is believed to currently be the only black woman representing an active NBA player”
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Many fans hoped New York City Mayor Eric Adams would make an exception for the superstar point guard, but Adams refused. Although mask mandates have been relaxed for indoor venues, the vaccination mandate still stands, meaning Irving cannot play home games.
The Nets entered the season as an NBA Finals favorite, but things haven’t gone well for them whether or not Irving has played. Teammate Kevin Durant