Tim Bontemps Goes Off On Kyrie Irving In Passionate Rant: “People Act Like Kyrie The Player Is Stephen Curry. I Don’t Understand It.”

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Kyrie Irving’s incredible 60-point performance on Tuesday reminded the world of just how talented he is. Still, not everyone is convinced he’s as good as some make him out to be.

On “The Hoop Collective” podcast, NBA insider Tim Bontemps crushed the star point guard in a lengthy and passionate rant. For about a minute, he spoke candidly about his feelings on Irving, blasting the idea that he’s on the same level as guys like KD or Steph.

“We’re gonna talk about Kyrie Irving the player. People act like Kyrie the player is Stephen Curry. I don’t understand it, I really don’t. The guy has never gotten an MVP vote, has never gotten a first-team All-NBA vote. He’s made 2nd team All-NBA one time. He’s made 3 All-NBA teams in his career. And he’s always hurt. He hit one of the greatest shots in playoff history, no question. He is an unbelievably talented scorer.

He also sabotaged this year’s team. He sabotaged the 2019 Celtics. The first [three] years with the Cavs were an unmitigated disaster. His career was rescued by LeBron, who decided to show up on his team. But people act like he is Stephen Curry or Kevin Durant. Like he’s on the same level as Kevin Durant. KD got asked after the game if he and Kyrie were the best duo of All-Time. There were people arguing he should be on the Top 75.”

Irving, 29, is widely regarded as one of the best scorers and ball-handlers in NBA history. In 10 years in the league, he has earned 7 All-Star appearances, 3 All-NBA selections, and an NBA Championship in 2016.

He also forced himself out of Cleveland, betrayed the Celtics by breaking his commitment to stay, and arguably ruined Brooklyn’s season after making the decision not to get vaccinated over the summer.

It’s a two-sided coin for Irving, who has done a lot of good and a lot of bad for his teams over the years. Nobody is sure how history will remember him.

For now, his hope is to become a full-time player and help restore some consistency for the Nets. 

This season, he’s averaging 27.7 points 5.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game on 49% shooting.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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