Is Kyrie Irving The Most Skilled NBA Player Of All Time?

[@HoopReports]

Is Kyrie Irving the most skilled basketball player of all-time?

[@cannonlesliee]

yes

[@andres_35flores]

He is definitely up there

[@briancook7696]

Not more than kobe ,no. Top 5-2 though.

[@jasperhayes-klein2929]

What a *FUN* discussion topic!! I love this channel!

[@BillyHoopsJohn1]

@@briancook7696glaze is crazy

[@iamtheonlywilly]

Kyrie is out there playing street ball and everybody isn’t. That’s the difference. He’s an artist with the ball in his hand.

[@callmetae6627]

You've never watched Kyrie play. If you think all he does is "street moves", then you also don't know ball.

[@iamtheonlywilly]

@@callmetae6627 some of his moves arent traditional type of moves as he creates his own style of finishing which he changes depending on who’s guarding him

[@SLiMMz_25]

You are 700% right my guy.

[@klauskon2652]

Fun fact. Second best street baller in NBA playing in the same team. Yes, its Luka

[@Lemjanmusic]

@@iamtheonlywilly that doesnt make it street. it makes him innovative

[@seanzibonanzi64]

I swear Kyrie moves faster with the ball, it's honestly insane. The ball is more than an extension of his body, it's an amplifier.

[@terrytari1891]

He still a cry baby that had 1 good season! Allen Iverson, Westbrook, Tyus Edney are faster than him!

[@CameronWhite-sr1gk]

It matters there faster your jus hating on Kai

[@terrytari1891]

@@CameronWhite-sr1gk I'm praising Elgin Baylor & the Gang (Magic, Jordan, Labrone, Kobe, Dr J, Pistol Pete, David Thompson, Bill Walton. Abul Jabar, Bill Rusell, Tim Duncan, The DREAM, The Glove, Wilt Chamberlain, Karl Malone, Luka D, Westbrook, etc)

[@matthewgabbana5021]

@@terrytari1891you mean *Lebron* and he’s also a cry

[@acewitts]

The 22-year old AntMan getting gassed by old Kyrie. That level is on another universe.

[@kinglyone7172]

Kyrie is a reminder to Edward's that there are levels to this game.

[@renostubbs8504]

Totally agree with you

[@kawaranai9743]

Ant has been playing with a lot of natural talent until now. Somewhere, I read that he eats like a "soccer mom in heat". Conditioning matters a lot in this sport, and Kyrie taught Ant that

[@acewitts]

@@kawaranai9743 I hope he changes his diet and do proper conditioning this summer. I am a fan of Ant and want him to be successful in his career.

[@PrimoPete]

Tbf, he has important assignments on both ends of the court and doing that and defending someone like Kyrie, that's gonna gas you. Hell, if you were only a defensive operator with the Kyrie assignment, you'd still be gassed.

[@roborat2000]

Kyrie's left hand is bettter that most of the NBA players right hand. This is why he is most skilled. I haven't seen anyone in the NBA change hands for inside and mid-range lobs.

[@terrytari1891]

Hell No!! In their prime Elgin Baylor, Magic, Labrone, Adul Jabar, Michael Jordon, Steph Curry (as a shooter & leader), Victor Wembanyama, David Thompson etc

[@terrytari1891]

Hell No!! In their prime Elgin Baylor, Magic, Labrone, Adul Jabar, Michael Jordon, Steph Curry (as a shooter & leader), Victor Wembanyama, David Thompson, Wilt Chamberlain etc

[@DESHONERAY93]

Well because Kyrie is left handed

[@roborat2000]

@@DESHONERAY93 Kyrie is right handed. OMFG can't you see how he makes jump shots?>?>?>

[@roborat2000]

@@terrytari1891 Sounds like you don't know what "most-skilled" means. In your list, only Steph can be considered to have ELITE handles and a high 3-point %. The rest aren't. But Steph cannot shoot the ball as good as Kyrie with the left hand.

[@familybusiness707]

We all wanna see Kyrie beat the Celtics in the finals🔥🔥

[@richiemd777]

That will feed families in Africa, South America and Antarctica

[@jamespadilla7070]

​@Ja1ee1NBAINFINITEYou don't? Are you like psychologically ok? Who would ever prefer Celtics w over Kyrie

[@wprince]

Nah I wanna see a timber wolves Celtics final😊

[@youngboymakku]

will go down as one of the toughest championship win and even against his former team.. that story line will be absolutely insane

[@Hibbs4Prez]

No we don't

[@MorningSovi]

Remember I said this years ago and all my friends said I’m tripping cause he’s 6”2, but that’s makes it even more impressive

[@terrytari1891]

He's good but not the best! Hell No!! In their prime Elgin Baylor, Magic, Labrone, Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordon, Steph Curry (as a shooter & leader), Victor Wembanyama, David Thompson, Wilt Chamberlain, Hakeem Olajuwon, Tim Duncan, Bill Russell etc Kyrie might be even to Dwayne Wade, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, Michael Thompson, Reggie Miller, Grant Hill, Shaq, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, The Worm (Dennis Rodman), Charles Barkley, Jason Kid, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook

[@MorningSovi]

@@terrytari1891 and that’s the age gap , cause I never grew up watching half of those guys yk but I understand what your saying , I would he could be the best 1B guy ever side by side with wade maybe

[@terrytari1891]

I'm not complaining about height! I don't like Kyrie acting like a cry baby except for this play off & season!

[@johntaejackson5230]

@@terrytari1891none of them guys are more skilled on a 3 level than Kyrie bru

[@johntaejackson5230]

Dude said denis Rodman I’m dead he’s a hustle bucket

[@marcellusbalmores9713]

idk but whenever i hear Mike Breen call for plays it will always be a legendary play call. its amazing how his voice just makes it very natural,.

[@robertscott5208]

Not just skill but confidence , determination and focus. He sees no nemesis.

[@AlexGreat87]

Kyrie is not only maybe the most skilled NBA Player, it is just beautiful to watch; it's almost like a ballerina in the way he moves with absolute cold blood in his veins (both him and Luka are absolute clutch players). It's mesmerizing to watch.

[@terrytari1891]

He's good but not the best! Hell No!! In their prime Elgin Baylor, Magic, Labrone, Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordon, Steph Curry (as a shooter & leader), Victor Wembanyama, David Thompson, Wilt Chamberlain, Hakeem Olajuwon, Tim Duncan, Bill Russell etc Kyrie might be even to Dwayne Wade, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, Michael Thompson, Reggie Miller, Grant Hill, Shaq, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, The Worm (Dennis Rodman), Charles Barkley, Jason Kid, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook

[@AlexGreat87]

not the point that I'm trying to make, mate

[@terrytari1891]

Finally the cry baby starts to play like a grown up!

[@Staypuft1981]

Stop jerking to basketball sweeties geh

[@just-a-kollector1568]

My favourite player. Actually named my daughter Kyrie. Great Video man!!

[@sa1sa624]

I wish we could go back to the "where amazing happens" commercials

[@shawnepressley9773]

Kyrie reminds me of the players from the early 80’s era. Pure skill. Taking nothing away from today’s players, he just brings a level of excitement to the game. Takes me back.

[@kfnccook]

You have to remember how the rules of ball handling have changed and all the extra steps you can take now.I believe that some of the greats would have a thing or 2 to say about it if they had all the new rules that they would have used in today's game.

[@PremiumRaizo]

He's definitely among the most skilled, there's no arguing that. To me he is the most skilled. He's a 504090 guy, who is the best finisher in nba history, the best ball handler in nba history, who is also totally ambidextrous and can shoot nearly equally as effective left and right handed. Those accolades by themselves are completely unrivaled by any other player. And all this while being only 6'1" barefeet, 185lbs soaking wet and not athletic.

[@Jess-mj2jj]

yes. Simply put

[@sfb1219]

I would rank skillet top 5 point guards ... 1. Kyrie Irving 2. Jamal Crawford 3. Steph curry 4. Chris Paul 5. Allan Iverson

[@Staypuft1981]

Mj shooting point ball dom

[@jakedavis6835]

Give Kyrie his props finally! Man’s a killer!

[@terrytari1891]

Hell No!! In their prime Elgin Baylor, Magic, Labrone, Adul Jabar, Michael Jordon, Steph Curry (as a shooter & leader), Victor Wembanyama, David Thompson, Wilt Chamberlain etc

[@terrytari1891]

It took cry baby Kyrie this one season & playoff & a box of Kleenex for Kyrie to wake up & dry his eyes!!!!

[@kawaranai9743]

@@terrytari1891 Dude must be a Wolves, Nets or Celtics fan

[@Elthenar]

Let's not forget that Kyrie is the main reason why Cleveland won a title with Lebron.

[@DmadPs]

Main? Calm down. LeBron is literally the main reason Kyrie still amazing but LeBron is on another lvl

[@Elthenar]

@@DmadPs Yeah, except that Kyrie hit pretty much every clutch time shot in that series.

[@DmadPs]

@@Elthenar not true, and even if it was, the only reason you can hit "clutch shots" is because your team scored and defended enough to make it a close game. Again, I watched all those games, Kyrie was amazing, LeBron was just on another lvl. He did it all.

[@Zed-fq3lj]

LeFraud would have never have won title (any title) without Kyrie, Wade and Davis who were all better than him in the finals, becase LeFlop is a choker and a crybaby@@DmadPs

[@thisaintart]

I mean it is a team game for sure. But you gotta hand it to kyrie for finding a new squad that can support his close out talents

[@eamparbeng]

Basketball is a form of art. And all the skills, athleticism, and dominance shown by the players is the art that attracts fans all over the world

[@EpicTales-y6v]

Thank you for making the distinction between skills and dominance.

[@Jay-qm8cx]

No one has Kyrie’s level of artistry and skill. He is the Messi of basketball

[@JoeV03]

While I love this post because Messi is my favorite footballer and kyrie is my favorite basketball player, you can not make that comparison. I understand it from a skill level but Messi is THE GOAT. As much as I love and root for Kyrie, he is not on Messis level. I would say Ronaldinho would be a better comparison.

[@dominiquewilson]

Definitely Jordan is more skilled than Kyrie

[@stevetheiii477]

he's more like the Neymar tbh, he has that flair and artistry that Neymar has with a football, Messi is the most skilled player of all time tho but he doesn't have that "flair" with his dribbling

[@Mamutels]

@@JoeV03Ronaldinho doesn’t dribble past players most of the time. He does tricks

[@LwandleDlamini_]

​​@@JoeV03 I think he understands messi's status simply their unorthodox style of play unique to them alone

[@keithcunningham1379]

Very good comprehensive commentary much needed!

[@timometsanoja9666]

He is very skilled for sure. There is no question about that. But where his game is miles apart from almost any other player is the elegance and beauty! Kyrie plays a beautiful game. All he does on the court is very eye pleasing...

[@glennthompson4725]

Agree, he is like an artistic assassin!

[@TanyaFoster-jx2tv]

I have to agree with you in that his handles and out side shooting puts him in a tie for the best with the other great one Steph Curry with pistol Pete at third

[@L1ghtning407]

last 30 seconds is fire

[@katharinerollwagen7173]

love your vids hoop reports ❤❤❤

[@zacharydavidvbangura9873]

number 1 of all time to back it up with a ring..

[@jeromemackey9683]

Offensively he might be, but the game of basketball is played on both sides of the court, and the skills extend to the defensive end as well.

[@actavisprime514]

Does something insane and jaw dropping than proceeds to run back on defense like it was nothing. That’s why I’ve always like the dude. You can tell he’s a coaches son because of his technique and his professional demener.

[@IsaacEzra]

Is not even a question.. Magic Johnson passing technique is a huge challenge

[@timmyg831]

I’ve watched ball for 45 years and I’d don’t put accolades at the top of the list but overall skill level, clutch ability, and leadership. I know these 3 don’t have numbers but we can see it. That’s why I have guys like MJ, Bird, Olajuwon and Kobe, and I would put Kyrie and Luka on the list too. Luka doesn’t have a lot of accolades yet but wow is he skilled and Mr. Clutch. I like guys who are fearless and want to take the last shot in playoff games. Those are leaders. The way Kyrie handles the ball, it’s artistic. I don’t care about athleticism or how high he can dunk. It’s his game and basketball IQ.

[@feroxk.9266]

Well. There once been a Larry Bird you know? The guy that made 47 points using his left hand mainly while beeing a right hander on top of 14 rebounds and 11 assists.. Kyrie's ballhandling is most certainly the best you will ever see along with A I but skill wise a Larry Bird should never be left out. NEVER. Not seeing him listed at the beginning is disturbing....

[@Legendaryaxxis]

I've followed Kyrie since he was in hs. I felt he could possibly become the greatest ever. He really is unmatched when his head is in the game. His career hasn't went the same as Jordan's or Kobes or whomever but there is no doubt his skill and talent are insane.

[@HenryJohnson-qs4my]

I agree with you 100% on this. Thank you for this video.

[@samoansuave_45]

This was a masterpiece!

[@kuruptzZz]

Watching kyrie play is like watching a master artist at work

[@iamchaunceman]

Ant being the next mj is straight BLASPHEMY tho.

[@tigeranthony]

Thank the media for that narrative

[@hussein-bi8ib]

Loooooool

[@hussein-bi8ib]

Kyrie better than ant

[@tranceform9459]

Ant looks more like mj than plays like him. His skillset, shot diet is a lot closer to vince carter in my opinion. MJ was a rookie at Ant's current age tho. He has a long time to grow as a player.

[@terrytari1891]

True, Kyrie stop crying & started to play like a grown male or grown woman!!

[@TylerDurton-ro1kg]

I've always said Carrie urban.Honestly reminded me of a Magic Johnson, but evolved as the game has evolved obviously.But yeah he's he's freaking amazing this guy

[@ginunggagap]

I love KAI but damn AI is just so much more and how he went up against the toughest era

[@JohnSkyrim2]

My favorite player to watch since his rookie season. The mist beautiful-surgical game eva

[@RehanX44]

NBA players do say he is the most skilled durant himself said this even after they both split he said kyrie is the most skilled, he is not a volume scorer but skillwise he is probably unmatched

[@kierenmoore3236]

5:50 … Plenty of opportunities to say this about Kyrie’s shooting in Game 1 against the Celtics … 6/19 and 0/5 from three … 🤔

[@findmi2708]

This is the meaning of, when uncle(drew) teaches young ones Literal, "don't reach young blood"

[@Blaze0-11]

damn when i heard u say he passed kobe no doubt came to mind

[@glennvastine4118]

Yes……NO ONE combines his big shot history with elite handling and decision making. He’s one of one.

[@Meditations2024]

He's not even the most skilled person on his team... Still, he's one on the best in the league today. He's in excellent physical shape, which helps a lot. Like Iverson, he had to work on his skill set to be able to play in the NBA at 6' 2". He's a true team player too.

[@anthonyteichroeb917]

Kyrie is the Pavel Datsyuk of the NBA. you marvel at his talent.

[@SergioCristancho]

... A list of skilled NBA players... In both sides... often we just stick on offense but defensive is not just one skill, stealing rebound, position... No order intended but... Here is a list of recent skilled as Kyrie... or even more ... Manu, Duncan, Khawi L, Luka, Jokic. In the past... MJ, Magic, Isaiah Thomas, Gary Payton, Stockton, MJ... The most skilled? We have to look any stats for a better idea who is ... And how to measure it.

[@rasicomega]

Crazy that Bob Cousy wasn't even mentioned. He was not only probably the most skilled player of his era but his skillset produced countable stats and accolades including 8 straight assist titles and an MVP award. Skills in a vacuum is fine but it's hard to argue with skills that lead to those kinds of results.

[@iamchaunceman]

Kyrie is almost as good at shooting as Steph. Hes still top 10 all time for his position based on his efficiency from three, when you add his finishing ability and efficiency he’s unmatched. Dude is almost always right at or near 50/40/90. He’s as good as it gets. Best clutch player too. Should have won that award hands down.

[@smokedbywill3552]

bro what? did u not see curry?

[@Goat-jf6ms]

bro u didn't see what curry did bro?

[@YunisRajab]

Yeah Steph is by far the best shooter ever but some people act like no one else is close I put Kyrie and Dame up there especially given how much harder their shots are

[@jamesurkelthomas8887]

Can't say he's the most skilled but he's one of the greatest. The game is steady changing and allowing players to so more independent decisions today.

[@Lanceyt0214]

No one can surpassed MJ 2000 year from now and no one can be skilled as kyrie 1 million years from now. Mark my words.

[@Kemet3.0]

No doubt about it, is Kyrie Irving the most skilled NBA player of all time? When I first saw him during his rookie year in Cleveland, I was blown away. That season, he made three game-winning shots, including one against Boston. That’s when I knew he was special and different. You guys are late to the party-everyone in Cleveland already knew he was something special. And, the most skilled player, I watched him and LeBron practice in skill shots with left hand.

Best Handle All-Time+Beat Finishi g Gaurd+Clutch+Ambidextrous+Unselfish+Efficiency = Most Skilled

[@mahidsahariarmazumder2658]

Greatest ball handler of all time, even AI knows

[@hectorferlinicartin3115]

Well, it depends on how you define what skill means. The way the concept is used in this video is very ambiguous. Dribbling the ball is a skill, but so it is passing, shooting and defending. Also, being a good leader, knowing the pace of the game and making good decisions are types of skills. So, if the video's question is "is Kyrie the most skill player ever at dribbling the ball", I would say yes, probably (not definitely, cause we don't have a way to measure such a thing). Besides, the fact that many players say that Kyrie is the most skilled doesn't make that claim true, cause those are only their opinions (opinions of people with knowledge on the matter, but opinions at the end of the day). Opinions can change depending on many factors, but, again, those are opinions based on an ambiguity, and would be better said if they define what they understand by skill.

[@jyce7375]

Kyrie going off!!! This man bout to get his second chip! 💪🔥

[@corey2232]

I've always wondered how dominant certain players would be had they been more physically gifted, taller/stronger/faster, played on better teams, or avoided injury. Kobe was one example, as he felt like the epitome of skill meets work ethic, yet put him in Lebron's body, and I think he'd go down as the GOAT. Kyrie is another example. His skills are undeniable. He also manages to rack up a lot of points while also not going to the line a lot. Is that because he's not getting fouled? No, it's because he's smaller & so smooth, the refs don't notice the contact as much. He also doesn't feast off dunks like a lot of the larger, more athletic players. If he was 6'5, there would be entire highlight reels of just him posterizing people.

[@tm75_88]

I agree, but you did little mention of the real reasons of it😄😄

[@AngelLopez-hc2df]

It's not just basketball. it's life with Kyrie. Clutch Gene. Privilege to be an NBA life changing. ❤ Toyota GR Corolla ❤️

[@garebaregoof4226]

You missed the clip where Allen Iverson said Kyrie has the best handles he has ever seen.

[@kiYAKER741]

Kyrie's the ultimate street baller - the balls an extension of him. He reminds me most of Allen Iverson in his: skill, unpredictable moves, flow, court vision, and even temperament. Both had a history of controversy, but their calm self confidence grew to become inspirational team leadership. Could any elite guard today beat Kyrie 1 on 1(Curry, Mitchel, SGA)???

[@swish4realbasketball]

Great video!

[@sergedm5553]

I Agree 100%. Please, this is more than 10 years about consistency. Even AI agrees.

[@jakedefenbaugh603]

Probably the best ball handler of all time

[@MarkDarnell]

By far the greatest ball handler of all time. Greatest finisher underneath the rim. Most skilled PG probably, but most skilled in NBA history? Probably top 5.

[@groamersglasses7922]

Bro.. u need to play it in slow motion to understand how skillfull Kyrie is..

[@overklog5023]

Kyrie move to Dalas has to be the best move for him. He plays very comfortably there 😮

[@jamesprez7296]

He definitely has the most beautiful game EVER under the rim.

[@kuruptzZz]

Man. 0:58. How is that finish even possible?

[@edgarbenjoseph3879]

The only knock on Kyrie's game is his playmaking and assists. He's more a shooting guard PG than a playmaking PG. I think that's one of the reasons why it was hard to build a team around him in Boston and Brooklyn.

[@sheikhqh716]

Great decent well put out report, kyrie is most skilled basketball ever.

[@ocpropertypromotions]

That is crazy hard to guard to be honest.

[@renostubbs8504]

I don't think much people would disagree with you on this,he is an extremely special basketball player...you have to triple team him mid court, incredibly skilled in my opinion.

[@mozkey7121]

Guys !!! Crazy thing is all this 10 min highlights was from this years playoff 😅😂

[@qfgerg5775]

The Kobe exemple is not well choosed if you talk about pure skill, we ve been told hundred times that Kobe worked like a madman to bridge the talent gap betwee him and Jordan, in term of pure skill he wasn t the best, but his knowledge and obesession for the game made him the best of his era

[@MrE_]

Yea. But even with that gap, his hard work made him even more skilled than Jordan imo. Jordan was better overall, but Kobe's work ethic, pure skills, and IQ were better imo

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

You think Kyrie didn't work hard to learn his skill? They all have. They all put in time to get as good as they are. That's just some wives tale to try to create narrative.

[@iamchaunceman]

Kobe himself said his only protege in the nba would have been Kyrie. If he was 6’6 we’d all be in trouble. Hes is the 6’1 Kobe so he’s a much better shooter because he’s must be.

[@xTheNameisEthan]

You aren't born with skill, he is one of the most skilled players ever because of how hard he worked to develop it, you think Kyrie was born with handles like that? He's practiced obsessively.

[@septimiusseverus165]

No, skill is worked on. You are born with talent, but skill (eg. A fadeaway shot) is something that has to be repeated ad infinitum.

[@NotTheWheel]

Kyrie is exceptional it sucks having to be on the losing side of him but I picked Wolves from the west and Celtics for the East. 😅

[@melflewis]

4:56 he’s Not the better shooter over Curry but he did win his only chip shooting Over Curry😎

[@powerstranger6057]

Kyrie has 100 ways to shoot the ball. That's talent!

[@zionempire2780]

My answer, yes.

[@TOm-hr2mb]

Only on offense

[@theflygemini]

Between kyrie and penny hardaway! Penny was nasty in his prime!

[@Humble-h9l]

Yes , He’s HIM!

[@bienmal]

Would love to see a video comparing Iverson and Kyrie, for me they are tied

[@berryesseen]

Kyrie has the most beautiful handle ever.

[@OfficialEj1]

6’2 Kobe with 99 ball handling and 99 layups. My Goat 🐐 ♾️🤞🏻

[@JRGV_828]

Thank you for making this video. As soon as the media starts to hype a player in the these playoffs they tank . . . . . . Here's to Kyrie and the Mav's tanking!!!!

[@JRGV_828]

oh and up front, HES NOT, he's a skilled TURD!

[@smokedbywill3552]

why is Steph curry not in the conversation bro

[@turnup_papi]

He’s not the most skilled that will be bird or Jordan is he the most entertaining yes 🙌

[@garebaregoof4226]

Chauncey kept making sure to say “most skilled AT THAT POSITION”. He knows dang well that Kobe bean Bryant is the most skilled 2 guard, Hakeem the most skilled big.

[@terrytari1891]

Kyrie was crying so much when Edward guarded him that Edward kept on falling on Kyrie's tears!!!!

[@dominiquewilson]

He’s behind Jordan and Kobe. The rules today lets him get away with carrying and some travels

[@matthewgabbana5021]

I’m going to say Kobe Bryant is but Kyrie is 2nd

[@mikew5234]

I played in the late 90’s If I palm the ball a bit long, or on side, a bit higher than my chest, a bit longer with hesitation, the refs will call travel, double dribble and carry. That’s the reason why 90’s football’s skills will look like Tim Hardaway at most with his 1-2 dribble crossovers.

[@meisterl0]

Him not being in the top 75 is crazy.

[@glennthompson4725]

It was political. Everybody who knows the game knows he easily should be in the top 75.

[@asero021584]

For his size yes. But for all-time, I would have Kobe or TMac on there as well.

[@sfb1219]

I think kyrie has the best ball handling skills. He's got few signature moves.

[@djbeazy]

Yes.

[@nikki-op4xj]

crazy he did 10min video praising kyrie skills and didnt mention 50 40 90 club

[@jakedavis6835]

Glad to see Kyrie getting his props finally. He won that cavs championship. Not bron.