- Kyrie Irving is widely acknowledged as the best dribbler in the NBA
- Dallas Mavericks coach God Shammgod hilariously said that he’s only the second-best
- Shammgod spoke about how Kyrie Irving is ready to prove his doubters wrong this season
Kyrie Irving is easily one of the best ball-handlers in the NBA, his skills with the ball in his hand are unmatched. Since joining the Dallas Mavericks, Irving has been working with God Shammgod, a former NBA player known for his elite ball-handling.
In a recent interview, Shammgod hilariously called Kyrie Irving the second-best dribbler in the league, implying that he is better than the mercurial point guard.
“I’ve known his pops forever so I knew Kai when he was young,” Shammgod said on the Knuckleheads podcast. “It’s funny because when he first came, I was like, ‘Oh yeah, cool now we got the second-best dribbler in the NBA.'”
Kyrie Irving has a case to be considered the best ball-handler the NBA has ever seen, which is what makes Shammgod’s comments about him so funny.
The Dallas Mavericks man has had his fair share of struggles since leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers, and many around the league don’t quite believe in him. But there are high expectations from the Dallas Mavericks this season, and Shammgod also thinks Irving is ready to prove everyone wrong.
God Shammgod Defended Kyrie Irving And Said He Will Prove People Wrong Next Season
The controversies around Kyrie Irving have settled down in recent times, but fans of the NBA have long memories.
After the Dallas Mavericks failed to make the playoffs last season despite acquiring Irving as a co-star for Luka Doncic, many tried to blame him for the team’s downfall. But Shammgod has come to his defense, and given his haters a warning too.
“It’s just amazing to see the things that he can do,” Shammgod said. “He’s one of the people that got it all. It ain’t just ballhandling; he’s got all the layups, shots, everything.
“He’s just a great person, great player. He’s always trying to teach the young guys on the team,” Shammgod said. “As a person, he’s special. That’s why when people say stuff I’m like ‘Bro, do you know him? They’re gonna see this year.”
Kyrie Irving averaged 27.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game for the Dallas Mavericks last season, and if he can figure it out next to Luka Doncic next year, then the Mavericks will be a dark-horse contender to win the championship.
Kyrie Irving Has Been Called The Most Skilled Player In The NBA
Kyrie Irving is a beast on the basketball court, there is no offensive weapon that he doesn’t have in his arsenal. As such, the Dallas Mavericks man’s skills are widely respected within the NBA community.
Coaches on other teams also regularly praise Kyrie Irving, and Lakers coach Phil Handy went as far as to call him the NBA’s most skilled player earlier this year.
“Offensively, he is the most skilled player to ever put on basketball shoes,” he said on the Certified Buckets podcast in February.
Kyrie Irving is an NBA champion, has hit one of the biggest shots in the league’s history, and has proven time and time again that his ability is second to none.
All of this needs to translate to team success next season though. If he cannot make a deep playoff run alongside Luka Doncic, his doubters will come out in force once again in 2024.
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