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After Dropping 22 On Knicks, Kyrie Irving Gave His Sneakers To A Young Celtics Fan

December 7, 2018 / 9:29 AM EST / CBS Boston

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BOSTON (CBS) -- Kyrie Irving was his usual wizard-like self Thursday night against the Knicks, dropping a game-high 22 points while dishing out eight assists.

But it was what he dished out after the game that has fans everywhere smiling. Irving had noticed a young fan wearing his jersey and with his No. 11 shaved into the side of his head. That fan was Collin Flynn, who was also celebrating his seventh birthday.

Irving made sure it was a special day for Collin, promising to give him his sneakers after the game. He did just that following Boston's 128-100 win over the Knicks, sending Collin home with an awesome birthday gift and a giant smile on his face.

Kyrie gives his sneakers to a young fan after the @celtics win their 4th in a row! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/4IFOxm2rLp
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2018

Little buddy here got Kyrie's shoes pic.twitter.com/wmoVASbs7k
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) December 7, 2018

It's one thing to see Irving put on a show, but imagine finishing off the night by receiving the very kicks he wore throughout a dominant performance? What a special birthday for young Collin.

Celtics guard Marcus Smart also gave Collin his sleeve after the victory.

Irving is no stranger to giving away his gear after games. He gave his jersey and sneakers to a soldier sitting courtside after a game in Brooklyn last season, and also gave his jersey to gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman following a game.

And it's a good thing Irving has an endless supply of his Kyrie 5's. Irving also gave away his signature shoe to fans at Boston Children's Hospital during a visit earlier this week.