In early March, before the 2019-20 NBA season was put on hold due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the home of 18-year-old Brooklyn Nets fan Fahad Saleem caught fire. Among the things Saleem lost was his No. 26 Spencer Dinwiddie jersey — he thought he’d also lost his No. 8 Dinwiddie jersey, but later found that one ripped and burned.
But in the direct aftermath of the fire, the one thing of Saleem’s that was visible and intact was his Kyrie Irving Nets jersey.
Saleem was able to attend a game at Barclays Center not too long after, where the Nets point guard would sign the jersey that survived the unfortunate Brooklyn fire.
Roc Nation shared the message Irving wrote to accompany his signature:
To whom much is given, even more is required. With peace and love, we all can heal from life’s unexpected events. I am grateful you are okay. Your friend, Kyrie
A No. 11 Kyrie Irving jersey was the only thing remaining when Fahad Saleem’s home caught fire. @KyrieIrving came through when it mattered the most 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BxUBJl5GLE
— Roc Nation Sports (@RocNationSports) April 3, 2020
Look what I was able to dig up from the house fire I had recently. It’s a lil ripped and burned but all good. My signed @SDinwiddie_25 jersey @BrooklynNets @NetsDaily pic.twitter.com/7rBTmpTxc5
— Fahad (@FahadSuave) March 23, 2020
The only thing that survived my house fire @BrooklynNets @KyrieIrving
Lost both of my #8 signed and #26 @SDinwiddie_25 jersey burned in the fire @BrooklynBrigade @KDTrey5 pic.twitter.com/Cfsfo5tg36— Fahad (@FahadSuave) March 6, 2020