When he stated Kevin Durant is the very first teammate he trusts to knock down the same shots as himself in clutch periods of games, Kyrie Irving caused quite a stir.
While there is definitely no doubt that it was LeBron Jamess team, Irving was seen as an important distinction maker on offense.
The 28-year-old was an essential in the Cavaliers team which made it to 3 straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2017. He was the de facto shooting guard, and was frequently providing ballhandling and scoring responsibilities in clutch durations.
Kyrie Irving rejects taking dig at LeBron James
Kyrie Irving did not take kindly to being mocked for his statement about Kevin Durant( and the evident dig at LeBron James).
Both Kyrie and Durant are renowned as tough shot makers throughout NBA fandom. They are both associated with the signature shots of the 2016, 2017 and 2018 NBA Finals.
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The mix of KD and Kyrie being coached by Steve Nash will absolutely bring an interesting twist to the NBA next season.
What seems to be Kyries bone of contention is that individuals do not realize hes actually ideal when he states he was difficult shot maker for his teams down the stretch all this while.
Irving, on the other hand, is recognized as a three-level scorer efficient in tearing down any shot. The same opts for Kevin Durant, whos been regarded as the biggest scorer in the game given that Kobe Bryant.
LeBron James has pretty average shooting numbers for every range over 3 feet from the basket for his profession.
” Why must it constantly be brother against sibling? If Im dealing with anybody, Ill say their name. Do not listen to the false stories.”
” Why must it always be sibling against bro? Why? Ill say their name if Im addressing anybody. Do not listen to the incorrect narratives.”
Kyrie Irving reacts to claims that he was taking shots at LeBron James when discussing late-game shot-making. pic.twitter.com/jaKrVPGfsO
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