Kyrie Irving Provides Hope in Pakistan

Say what you want about Kyrie Irving and his actions as a professional basketball player, but as a human being he has stepped up once again. This time, he and his charity have helped build a solar water center in Pakistan. 

NBA Superstar @KyrieIrving built a solar water center in Pakistan, providing over 1000 Pakistanis with access to clean water.

70% of rural Pakistan has no access to clean water. Irving is out here saving lives.

Both as a Pakistani American & as an NBA fan—my deepest gratitude. pic.twitter.com/0b6KJYrDYB

— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) July 29, 2021

The area of Thar, Pakistan has been facing a water shortage for nearly two decades and Irving's charity helped raise money to build the water center. Paani Project, a not-profit foundation, focuses on alleviating clean water inaccessibility, advocating for gender equity, and addressing a variety of pressing health disparity, teamed up with Irving to accomplish the goal of building the water center.

This center is providing OVER 1000 villagers access to clean healthy water, facilitating farming for families, and providing light to women and children. If you’re looking for a new team to cheer for - we HIGHLY recommend Mr. Irving and the Brooklyn Nets 🏀 pic.twitter.com/VnAX3xb0Va

— پانی Paani (@PaaniProject) July 28, 2021

A ten-year pro and seven-time All-Star, Irving had one of his best statistical seasons this past year, averaging 26.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 6.0 apg on 50.6 FG% (career high). However, he only played in 54 of the Brooklyn Nets games and had one particularly notable absence in early January. 

Hopefully, people will remember this type of story the next time they give Kyrie a hard time about something that is far less important than clean drinking water. 

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