Check out Kyrie Irving’s reflections on life following the unexpected death of his mother.

Kyrie Irving, a star player for the Dallas Mavericks, has been one of the most divisive NBA players. His antics both on and off the court have gotten him into a lot of trouble and earned him a bad reputation among some fans. However, not many are aware of the poignant event from his early years that permanently altered his course in life.

Irving talked about how close he was to his mother and how her early death caused him to miss out on the good times in life in a recent video. At the age of four, Irving’s mother Elizabeth Irving passed away. According to accounts, Elizabeth passed away from sepsis syndrome, a type of skin illness. Irving’s father, Drederick Irving, looked after him and his sister, Asia, following her untimely death.