Kyrie Irving signs his father Drederick to a shoe deal, showcasing his commitment to family.

Drederick Irving was pleasantly surprised when his son, NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks, presented him with an early Father's Day gift. It was a deal with ANTA Sports, the same company that Kyrie has a business relationship with. The deal would allow Drederick to release his own signature shoe under the ANTA Sports brand, a dream come true for any basketball fan.

According to 5 NBC DFW, Kyrie, who is gearing up for his fourth NBA Finals on June 6, personally offered his father the opportunity to be the first signature athlete for his ANTA shoe line. This unique arrangement caught the attention of many, with The Athletic's Shams Charania reporting that this is the first time a professional athlete has signed their parent to a shoe deal.

It's no secret that Kyrie has been with ANTA Sports since he parted ways with NIKE in December 2022. He signed a new deal with the company in 2023, and now he's able to share the spotlight with his father, who will join him as a signature athlete. The shoe is set to be released exclusively in Foot Locker stores in September, much to the excitement of fans.

Drederick, who grew up in the Bronx, also had a passion for basketball and played for Adlai E. Stevenson High School before attending Boston University. He even played professionally in Australia. It's clear that basketball runs in the family, as Kyrie's godfather and former NBA player, Rod Strickland, also played alongside Drederick, honing their skills together.

This news follows ANTA Sports' recent announcement about the release of the ANTA KAI 1 "Playoffs Energy" in a vibrant yellow colorway. The shoe, priced at $125, will be available exclusively on anta.com. It's safe to say that ANTA Sports is making big moves in the sneaker industry, and Kyrie and his father's partnership is another milestone for the company.

As Kyrie and the Mavericks gear up for the NBA Finals on June 6, all eyes will be on them as they face off against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. For Kyrie, it's a return to his former team, as he was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Celtics in 2017 and played with them for two years before joining the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. This partnership with his father and ANTA Sports is a reminder of the importance of family and the power of pursuing your passions.

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