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Kyrie Irving's Agent And Stepmom, Shetellia Riley Irving, Says Once The NBA Star Retires, He Plans To Take Over The Family Business

Ahead of hanging up their jerseys, many pro athletes begin to create a plan for their lives outside of sports. Whether it’s tapping into the VC space or following the entrepreneurial route, the mission for most is to continue building generational wealth once they decide to retire from their respective leagues.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 5, 2023

Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving's Agent, Recalls Advising Him Against Creating An Independent Shoe Brand After Departing From Nike

Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving’s stepmom, is representing for Black women in sports management. After transitioning from being the vice president of ad sales at BET, Irving became Kyrie’s agent in 2022. As previously shared by AFROTECH, the news, at the time, reportedly made her the only Black female agent representing an active NBA player.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 1, 2023

Kyrie Irving's Stepmom Shetellia Riley Irving Reportedly Set To Become The First Black Woman To Negotiate And Complete An NBA Contract

Kyrie Irving’s decision to hire his stepmom Shetellia Riley Irving seems to have paid off so far.

Samantha Dorisca

Jul 3, 2023

Kyrie Irving Hires His Stepmom Shetellia Riley Irving, Reportedly Making Her The Only Black Female NBA Agent Representing An Active Player

NBA star Kyrie Irving has turned his career on the basketball court into a family affair with his latest move. The Brooklyn Nets player has onboarded Shetellia Riley Irving, his stepmom, as his new agent. Irving’s switch-up reportedly makes her the only Black woman representing an active NBA player, according to sports reporter Shams Charania. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has hired Shetellia Riley Irving as his new agent. Shetellia Riley Irving is believed to currently be the only Black woman representing an active NBA player. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 3, 2022 Shetellia has replaced Roc Nation and Jeff Wechsler, Irving’s former representation. The new NBA agent is currently BET’s VP of Ad Sales, according to Bleacher Report. With Irving’s decision to choose his $36,647,050 player option for the 2022-23 season or to become a free agent, Shetellia is set to play a key role in whichever shot he calls.

Ngozi Nwanji

Mar 4, 2022