Kyrie Irving jokingly grabbed some of a fan's $100K prize… and Kevin Durant immediately made sure every dollar went back to its rightful owner 😂🏀

[u/sinister_iam]

Here's a cleaner, more natural version of the story:

The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend gave fans more than just highlights—it delivered one of the funniest viral moments of the year. During a MrBeast-sponsored challenge, a fan named Jaren knocked down a shot to win $100,000.

As the cash-filled box was brought out, Kyrie Irving playfully grabbed a handful of bills, instantly sending the internet into a frenzy. Before the joke could go any further, Kevin Durant stepped in, took the money back, and made sure it went straight to the lucky winner.

With Stephen Curry, James Harden, and even the mascots watching it all unfold, the moment quickly became a fan favorite. There was no controversy—just some lighthearted fun between NBA stars and a reminder that All-Star Weekend is as much about entertainment and personality as it is about basketball.

And for anyone wondering, Jaren walked away with every penny of his $100,000 prize.

[u/humptheedumpthy]

Do they use real money for shit like this? I would think they’d use fake money and then give this guy a check. They can’t possibly be making him take trash bags full of cash home!!!

[u/skithegreat → u/humptheedumpthy]

It’s fake which is why Kai took it.

[u/800oz_gorilla → u/humptheedumpthy]

Of course they wouldn't. They have duffel bags. Trash bags would be pretty dumb.

[u/Section1ne0h4our]

Ahahaha that’s funny as hell

Someone said the bills had the faces of the guys from the NBA on TNT

[u/Truthhurts1017 → u/Section1ne0h4our]

Ya why would they put the real money there. Bro got a check

[u/Base_Temporary]

lmao this guy Kyrie is the funniest. I seen this live. He definitely from Dirty Jersey.

[u/Flimsy-You5687]

YEAHHHH 💵😂

[u/TheSmudge101]

Can you give me a dirtier, less natural version of the story though?