Kyrie Irving is no stranger to making headlines, be it through his jaw-dropping crossovers on the court or his thought-provoking gestures off the court. But this Thanksgiving, the Dallas Mavericks star traded his basketball for something even more significant — 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 Christmas surprise!

For those who don’t know: Kai Cenat is hosting his marathon streaming event. Mafiaathon 2, She’s been entertaining millions with celebrity appearances and hilarious antics for nearly a month. While heavyweights like Snoop Dogg and Andre Iguodala have already made names for themselves, Irving decided to up the ante with a Thanksgiving visit that no one expected.

After hinting at the possibility just days earlier, “Kai” entered Kai’s mansion on day 28 of the stream, leaving everyone – including the man himself – completely stunned.

However, this wasn’t just a random visit by celebrities. Kyrie’s visit was the culmination of a heartfelt promise he made to Kai, a gesture that carried as much emotional weight as star power. In a world where big words often go unfulfilled, the 32-year-old showed that he is 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’ve been talking about Irving keeping 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 how you encourage others with kindness on your platform. That’s what life is all about – helping others and still having fun being yourself.”

Kai Cenat, who has been streaming since November 1st, had just reclaimed his position at the top, overtaking Jynxzi, aka 23-year-old Nicholas Stewart, on Twitch. And during his streaming, many joined him in the villa. 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 praising the young influencer and fellow streamer YourRage for introducing him to the niche in 2022, Irving even resigned from his Twitch account when Cenat was temporarily suspended. The NBA champion went one step further and 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.

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

As you saw above, Kyrie kept his word. Whether through his inspirational message or the mere 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 be remembered forever!