Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is officially a father, announcing the birth of his daughter on Instagram and Facebook Tuesday night.

Irving, who continues to recover following surgery on a fractured kneecap, was excused before Monday’s 117-103 win against the Orlando Magic. One day later, he showed the reason, posting a picture of him holding newborn baby girl Azurie Elizabeth Irving, who was born Monday.

He also sent a heartfelt message.

Her middle name Elizabeth was the name of Kyrie’s mother who passed away suddenly at the age of 29 when he was just four years old.

The mother of his daughter is former Texas beauty queen Andrea Wilson.

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h/t Cleveland.com