Who doesn't know "Uncle Drew" Kyrie Irving? Irving has one of the best handles in the NBA or should I say the best handles in the history of the NBA? Who wouldn't agree with me? I saw Isaiah Thomas who could make a defender look foolish with his dribbling skills and speed. I saw Jamal Crawford who can could also make an opponent look silly with his unique crossovers, especially his signature behind the back wrap around his back then pull up or floater. I've watched "White Chocolate" Jason Williams doing insane and crazy dribbles and passes that nobody else can do.
Now we are witnessing the fancy dribblings by Stephen Curry. Curry added style to crossovers todays as he makes it more creative because of the three-point shot. Curry is known for his stepback crossovers, faking a shot and then past by defenders with his speed and flashy handles and pull up for three.
Another one is my all-time favorite is "The Answer" Allen Iverson, who would forget what he did to Micheal Jordan? The step over Tyronne Lue in the NBA Finals? The Killer crossover of Allen Iverson was one of the deadliest crossovers that opponents wouldn't want to face. Iverson is a nightmare for every defender and he has so many victims with that Killer crossover.
I consider Iverson's handles the greatest all-time but when I saw Kyrie Irving's crossovers I was amazed of how he dribble and drive against opponents and finish strong to the rim. His dribbling skills are one of a kind and for me it's better than any other of the players I mentioned above. He's creativity and class in dribbling the basketball was very pleasing to the eyes and very thrilling.
Irving is not only known for his dribbling skills, he's one of the best offensive players in the league today. He uses his outstanding dribbling skills to create offense for himself and for his team mates. He's also a great finisher in the rim even against contact. He make a very difficult shot look easy and he's also good in circus shots, hanging up in the air and double-clutching. You can also rely on Kyrie Irving when the game is on the line and the clock was winding down. He always proves that he's one of the greatest clutch players and the biggest proof top that is the game winning shot he just pulls in the face of Stephen Curry back in the 2016 NBA Finals.
Irving is also a great shooter. He can pull-up in mid-range and from the three-point territory. He's also very comportable in beating a guy with his dribble, creating space and then pulling a mid range shot. With Irving's skills, he has many options in offense as opponents will have a difficult time figuring out what's Irving next move will be.
Irving's smooth handles was very useful for his isolation plays. Pairing his quickness and unlimited range to his crossovers is almost impossible to guard and that is what you needed from your scoring guard. Last season, Irving averaged 3.7 isolation points per game (one of the best in the NBA last season). Now that Irving is no longer behind LeBron James, he can be more dangerous and he can get more touches as he leads his new Boston Celtics team.
I believe Kyrie Irving's skills will be more better. He's just only 25 and just entering his prime. He's an MVP caliber player now at his young age and if he stays healthy, he can be a future MVP and lead his team to win championships. Irving is also in a nice organization. He has a great team, great team mates, reliable bench players and a very intelligent coach who can design the right plays for him. And when talking about the best offensive players, Kyrie Irving is sure to be on that list.
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