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Cleveland Cavaliers player watch: Kyrie Irving’s milestones to look for in 2016-17

By Mikaela Rakos

Mar 18, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 8, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the second half in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers won 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the second half in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers won 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

500th Steal

Irving also has an upcoming milestone in steals. After his five NBA seasons, Irving has stolen the ball 421 times. That means with just 79 more, he can hit the 500 mark. Fortunately for Irving, he averages 1.4 steals per game. So at that rate over his career average of 61 games per year, Irving would steal the ball 86 times. That puts him past the milestone for his 500th steal at 507 total. This would also put him ninth overall on the Cavs franchise list of steals, passing Brad Daugherty for tenth ( 422) and John Bagley for ninth (474).