Kyrie Irving is no stranger to making headlines, whether it’s for his dazzling crossovers on the court or his thought-provoking gestures off it. But this Thanksgiving, the Dallas Mavericks star traded his basketball for something even more meaningful—fulfilling a heartfelt promise to one of the internet’s most energetic streamers, Kai Cenat. The result?

A moment that lit up social media and gave fans an unforgettable holiday surprise!

For those unfamiliar, Kai Cenat has been hosting his marathon streaming event, Mafiathon 2, for nearly a month now, entertaining millions with celebrity appearances and hilarious antics. While heavyweights like Snoop Dogg and Andre Iguodala have already made their mark, Irving decided to up the ante with a Thanksgiving visit that nobody saw coming. After hinting at the possibility just days prior, ‘Kai’ walked into Kai’s mansion on Day 28 of the stream, leaving everyone—including the man himself—absolutely stunned.

This wasn’t just a casual celebrity drop-in, though. Kyrie’s visit was the culmination of a heartfelt promise he made to Kai, a gesture that carried as much emotional weight as it did star power. In a world where big words often go unfulfilled, the 32-year-old showed he’s a man of action.

But, wait!

What ‘Uncle Drew’ told Kai might be the most heartwarming moment of all.

Kyrie Irving sent a deeply touching message to Kai Cenat

We have been talking about Irving making good on his word for a while now. But what exactly was that? About three days ago, the 2x Streamer of the Year read a text he received from the 8x All-Star while he was live. It read: “Keep being great and putting God first, brother. It’s amazing to see you uplift others on your platform with kindness. That’s what life is about—helping others and still having fun being you.”

Streaming since November 1, Kai Cenat had just reclaimed his position at the top, surpassing Jynxzi, a.k.a, 23-year-old Nicholas Stewart on Twitch. And throughout his streaming, many have joined him at the mansion. But no one has ever said anything close to what Kyrie Irving did. But then again, their bond goes beyond just being casual fans.

Aside from crediting the young influencer and his fellow streamer, YourRage, for introducing him into the niche in 2022, Irving even stepped away from his Twitch account when it banned Cenat temporarily. Going a step further, the NBA champ even gifted Kai tickets to Game 1 of the NBA finals. It’s clear that the friendship between this unlikely pair has only grown over the years.

Hence, it was no wonder that Kyrie Irving ended his heartfelt message by hinting at his interest in joining him. “If you have any openings where I can stop by and say what’s up, let me know,” the 14-year veteran said in his text.

As you saw above, Kyrie kept his word. Whether through his inspiring message or the sheer act of showing up, Irving reminded us all that promises, when kept, can create moments far more impactful than any viral clip. And for Cenat, this Thanksgiving will forever be etched into his memory!