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Paul George Tells Hilarious Story Of When Kyrie Irving Trash Talked Kobe Bryant And Team USA

Paul George narrated how Kyrie Irving tried to school the 2012 Olympic Team in scrimmages, trash-talking Kobe Bryant in those sessions.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 24, 2023
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Kyrie Irving has earned the respect of all his peers for being a fearless hooper that is acutely aware of the incredible dribbling and finishing skills he has got.

Paul George was talking about the time he and Irving were put on the USA Select Team to scrimmage against the 2012 Olympic Team and had a story to tell about Kyrie trash-talking Kobe Bryant.

“Obviously, it was cool to be on the Select team, it was a dream come true. What people don’t see from that moment is how tough it was. I don’t know if you’ve seen that clip where Kai is doing some special sh*t, he’s breaking down the whole team, putting it behind his legs. That play happened because we could not get the ball past half-court. Bron, Kob, Melo, they’re all picking up full-court, they’re like in our sh*t. It was crazy because Kai took it upon himself. It was after his rookie season and we were watching it like, ‘ohhh’. He went at Kobe too, he was feeling himself.”

PG explains Kyrie’s viral play at Team USA practice 👀

Happy birthday, Kai! pic.twitter.com/CND90cYEBu

— Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow) March 23, 2023

Kyrie has one of the greatest handles the game has ever seen, so in a setting like those highly motivated scrimmage sessions for the Olympics, Irving probably got deep into his bag. Players around the league have always respected Irving’s abilities, and his doing stuff like that to legends like Kobe is one of the reasons why he’s so well-appreciated.


Can Kyrie Irving Put Magic Into The Dallas Mavericks?

The Dallas Mavericks were four games above .500 when they traded for Kyrie Irving and they are now one game below .500. The fit hasn’t worked too well as the Mavs have also health with injury issues for both Kyrie and Luka Doncic. They need to fight through their last few games this season to ensure they don’t fall behind in the play-in race.

The offensive potency of Doncic and Irving as a duo has already been seen, with the Mavs having an almost record-breaking offense with the two All-Stars together. The defense has been a nightmare and it doesn’t look like they can fix that this season. If Irving stays and the team has a summer to construct a roster that fits what Luka and Kyrie need, the Mavericks may be a threat in the near future. Not this season, though.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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