Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving is universally recognized as one of the best ball-handlers in NBA history. Uncle Drew has put countless defenders on the ground during his NBA career and that number is only going to rise moving forward.
Irving, who was only able to play in 20 games in his first season with the Nets due to a shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery, was recently a guest on Kevin Durant's podcast. The two stars touched on a wide range of topics, including Irving's gift with the ball in his hands (via Tom Westerholm of Mass Live).
On that KD podcast, Kyrie made a good point about his handle – that it isn’t just pure dribbling.
“The difference between watching someone that has a nice handle and someone that has a great movement pattern – my movements match my handle."
— Tom Westerholm (@Tom_NBA) September 29, 2020
Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving and Jamal Crawford have some of the most ridiculous crossovers in NBA history. Nets fans certainly can't wait to see Irving back in action next season with Durant by his side. KD missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear.
Nets fans could possibly see Crawford alongside Irving and Durant in 2020-21, as the three-time Sixth Man of the Year signed with Brooklyn for the bubble games but wasn't able to play in the 2020 postseason due to injury.
Crawford becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so it will be interesting to see if Nets general manager Sean Marks brings him back.
In the 20 games he played in for the Nets this season, Irving put on a show. The former No. 1 overall pick averaged 27.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists while shooting 47.8 percent from the field, 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 92.2 percent from the free throw line.
The Nets, who hired two-time MVP Steve Nash as their new head coach, should be title contenders next season with Durant and Irving leading the way.
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