Kyrie Irving Doesn’t Compare To Allen Iverson | First Take | June 15, 2017

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman both argue that Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant saying Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving has a better skill set than Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson is wrong, saying Kyrie doesn’t compare to A.I.
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[@rolandbishop9716]

To quote the great Kobe Bean Bryant, “We should all be fortunate Allen Iverson wasn’t 6’5” “

[@777Kakarot]

@James Darmor giannis is damn near 7 feet and can dribble I'm pretty sure iverson would've been a goat at 6'5

[@drewdown2142]

@James Darmor You sound dumb as hell

[@drewfilson6795]

@James Darmor He's not going to lose that crazy agility, except for with age. It's AI, but taller. He'll look like Richard Hamilton out there and more finishes above the rim. Even longer strides than he had won't make him less agile.

[@harsewaksaini475]

@James Darmor it's simple math really. The loss in agility and speed that would come with the increased height would easily be shadowed by how much easier it would be to score for him and how much better he'd be on D

[@777Kakarot]

@James Darmor actually depends on if he would put in the effort to be in shape and work on his agility and increase his speed you're clearly out of shape irl

[@tonyy_destined]

I still take AI because I've never seen kyrie by himself carry his team to the finals

[@Oxytocin_]

NAS NAS AI didn't go to tHe finals in His rookie year dun

[@steamingwillybeaming]

Leo Quintana this is the most autistic and biased comment i have ever seen

[@ave383]

Leo Quintana kyrie was not a rookie when LeBron joined b

[@geejohnson7715]

NAS NAS Same KD did really look at the history he just looked at the handling and skill which you can give him that but everything else no.

[@infinitezest3912]

NAS NAS AI had the DPOY, the 6MOY, the COTY. He didn't do it "himself."

[@1respawn658]

Why does it feel like they're arguing even when they are agreeing with each other 😂

[@keekee4522]

1+respawn 😂😂😂😂

[@taywin9012]

television

[@jonesdiih6757]

Coz they got Nothing to talk about bro

[@xShapeShifter]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@DreDay1993]

They are arguing to the kd and the viewers? lol

[@921553]

Ask Tyronn Lue.

[@olandoharris3498]

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[@Biid21]

921553 🤣🤣🤣

[@deomardimaculangan5593]

HAHAHA! He knows it well

[@williemay5751]

facts

[@kahlilrobinson8880]

921553 lmao 😂😂😂

[@anthonyjackson6470]

Kyrie is that boy but he is not The Answer

[@tylerbedwell5245]

perfect way to put it

[@pekky9679]

Well said!

[@touchd_dwn_n88panthergod4]

Anthony Jackson nor is he the question...

[@samuelchoi1432]

Facts

[@claycox1829]

Anthony Jackson yes he is the answer n yes he is better than AI, period 😳

[@quentinwooten30]

Durant is smoking dry ice cubes if he thinks Kyrie is better than Iverson. Done won a chip and already losing his mind

[@newera5238]

😂😂😂💀💀dry ice cubes

[@brianscalabrine198]

He isnt even better than Iverson, he has just had the better career.

[@kelseycalvo8258]

QUENTIN30 CDUB I thought he was already smoking dry ice cubes

[@Armennii]

KD still mad about that time that Iverson took his ankles when he played for the sonics

[@keekee4522]

Armen Breezy 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@mrsneeze3960]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cainmarko5432]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@keandregreen5628]

Yes I’m sure getting crossed during the beginning of his career well over a decade ago is burning in his brain

[@1stplaceavepk]

Dre Truth a dude like KD .....it is 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Rnzzy]

Kyrie is an amazing player with superstar skills but Iverson was on a completely different level. I don't see Kyrie or any point guard ever doing what Iverson did in 2001 where he, at barely 6'0 and 170 pounds, led a garbage team all the way to the finals and still find a way to win at least one game. Iverson was a 4x scoring champion. The only guy under 6'1 to have over 20,000 career points. Won league MVP over guys like O'Neal, Duncan, Kobe, Garnett all in their prime. That's not a knock against Kyrie or any other point guard. Iverson was just special.

[@lomoney4008]

@bojo perez kyrie can never be mvp or a scoring champ max is right kyrie is just a great iso shooter thats it

[@cycleoflife565]

@@lomoney4008 Kyrie's problem is that he pounds the ball incessantly, running time off of the clock until he makes his move. He seems to often be on the court by himself, in his mind, until he reaches a point where he has no choice but to dump it off to his teammates with little time left take a decent shot. At the same time he makes some amazing shots at the rim against multiple defenders, so he's is at least entertaining.

[@Johenz]

More skill is different than better player. See y’all change the argument/topic. Point is skills for skills not better player

[@roncalico2351]

Renzy Wenzy and I love Kyrie (that Finals shot was legendary) but Iverson didn’t need a Lebron and another All-Star player to get to the Finals in the first place. Put a whole city on his back for a decade+... pound for pound inch for inch a true 🐐 and Legend in the game of basketball

[@felipedias4157]

ss mano tem toda a razão allan iverson é foda, represento o brasil dizendo isso.

[@JamesG12]

The Answer is Iverson

[@jasonargentina2288]

James G Well said. Lol

[@becarefulwhatyoufish4764]

Put down Iverson under every question on a test and you're gauranteed to get 100

[@jaiden1035]

Kyrie is really good this season, kyrie hasn't played long like Allen, so it will take time.

[@dcf6512]

Toronto James Man I played you in 2k17 thou suck my nigga

[@jorgecortesmartinez1989]

Yea im a boston fan but jeezus Allen was a once in a lifetime. No one ompares

[@lakersfan6551]

Kyrie is one of my favorite players but they're right AI was a different animal.

[@mikolkindlejr249]

Lakers Fan Kyrie doesnt have A.I.'s heart

[@lakersfan6551]

I mean kyrie has lots of heart and passion but true AI took one of the worst teams to the finals and never gave up. He's one of the greatest ever

[@drewdown2142]

A.I got more heart than KD & Kyrie put together. 💯

[@King_drew]

Too easy.

[@docj7631]

You can add LeBron to that and AI still has more heart than those 3. Better defender than those 3, lead the league in steals. They keep saying LeBron carries his team, AI carried more weight than LeBron ever has.

[@anormalfacedguy8251]

@@docj7631 now im not trying to start no debates or nothing but lebron carried the hell outta the cavs in 2018

[@therealjayz8036]

Still zero rings. Sure, he carried the Sixers to the finals but that's the exact thing y'all knock LeBron for. Y'all keep pointing to his 6 finals losses whenever somebody brings up a comparison vs MJ

[@ortizcuevasluisangel7967]

@@anormalfacedguy8251 but still AI easter conference was tougher than lebrons east

[@russellwestbrook5013]

Can Kyrie: 1 Cross Jordan 2 Score 50 in ROOKIE year 3 Make it to the finals by HIMSELF(no LeBron) 4 Defeat Shaq and Kobe by HIMSELF 5 So put back dunks 6 Who dropped more people 7 Who wanted the head band and arm/leg sleeve b4 AI(NOBODY) Allen Iverson>Kyrie Irving

[@russellwestbrook5013]

Defensive player of the year 4 scoring titles LET ME SHUT UP!!!!

[@KenpoKid77]

@Domo Jones Bruh, you ain't never lied. Kyrie had a team that took Lebron to 7 games in the ECF without him, and couldn't get them past round 2. AI got a game against Shaq & Kobe with Dikembe and...🤔🤷‍♂️ How is this even a debate?

[@kennethtruluck7793]

No ring

[@Hurleyisthegoat]

Russell Westbrook can ai hit a game winning 3 point shot under pressure in an iso 1v1 against Steph curry in a nba finals game 7? Kyrie>ai

[@princewya]

Hurley Gonzalez Easily.

[@sedaw3261]

Allen Iverson was an absolute offensive GOD. Im telling you he could not be stopped. Kyrie is REALLY good don't get me wrong, but Iverson was absolutely ABSURD.

[@dmosisover9000]

SedaW LoL A GOD indeed. AI was just filthy.

[@kiloso9879]

SedaW LoL real talk defense couldn't check A.I on any level. Nigga A.I was a automatic bucket back in his days. I bet if A.I was in game 3 where cavs didn't score for the final 3 minutes of the game, they would've won .

[@tylers8054]

Not to mention he put his body on the line and hustled every play. Might not have been a lock down defensive player but if you got lazy he could strip you quick

[@Wheelio]

"automatic bucket" "could not be stopped" Yet his field goal % was complete ass... Iverson fans... I tell you... 😂

[@Monadshavenowindows]

I've never seen two players as explosive and phenomenal as Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady in their prime.

[@JohnRRodgers98]

Derrick Rose

[@anthonyc2781]

Gottfried Leibniz Jordan was pretty explosive in the 80s. And lebron mid 2000s was freaky explosive as well.

[@TheJsjay2345]

Carmelo

[@badmandede]

Vince Carter, Derrick Rose, Khawi, Kyrie, Durant, Westbrook, .. Wtf are you talking about. and thats just a few.

[@Coachvinoo]

Lmao clearly didn't watch too much ball if those are the two most explosive players

[@A-Roddy]

Iverson> Kyrie Irving

[@dotasterisk]

Lol u play roblox

[@lucidlorqd5847]

@@dotasterisk well he’s right tho

[@MyAb111]

Iverson was more dominant. In terms of natural talent, Iverson was a rare bird.

[@eihzeke5854]

Allen Iverson and Detroit Isiah Thomas best small guards EVER

[@ave383]

EIH Zeke curry

[@Ember_Janer]

ave383 curry 6'3, iverson 5'11 1/2 and Isiah 6'1...SMALL GAURDS he said

[@kendallmallett9694]

ave383 Curry is 6'4 dude. C'mon man. And Curry isn't better than those two. Not until I see him get a Finals MVP

[@amaniroberto7492]

EIH Zeke 💯

[@jamalb7101]

kendall mallett curry is better than ai bro lol

[@ifareaged]

"I need to add nothing else 😂😂

[@trueytone2021]

Ifare Nass lmao

[@eblazethegifted4747]

Loved it

[@kyzasose2373]

🚫STOP IT!Allen Iverson's PUPPETRY concerning SKILLS, FORCED the NBA to "INSTALL MERCY RULES" because A.I HANDLES and Iverson was a BETTER SCORER!Tmac,Kobe maybe better offensively but IVERSON IS A TOP TEN OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF ALL TIME AND MAYBE 1ST UNDER 6 FEET TALL!BLASPHEMY!This Man STANDS 7th ALL TIME PPG AVG!

[@HiECorp]

@adam brown debating about AI is hard, either you think he is god tier, like the original comment by Kyza Sose, or they're like you, who downplay how good AI actually was. Pure offense skill wise, he might be one of the best ever. His impact is highly dampened by his height though, he was not even 6 ft, and he had a bad attitude, never got better. He can never be mentioned with the GOATs because of that. A 6'6" Iverson would probably son almost anyone.

[@jakedooley7530]

@adam brown your list is all fucked up and wrong

[@KenpoKid77]

@adam brown He's talking points per game, in which AI is top 10 all-time.

[@ichxr2569]

I’m gonna go out on a limb here and guess you like Allen Iverson a little bit???

[@joshuawelch876]

I miss those days. AI is the last player that comes to mind that virtually every kid wanted to emulate. Be it the generational handles or the do it all attitude. The small stature or the start to stop quickness. There was something relatable yet other worldly about him. It's different with a LeBron, Shaq, etc because most kids knew they weren't going to grow up being 6'8+ athletic anomalies.

[@chidori5048]

Joshua Welch steph curry is literally that now

[@mr.harambe2658]

@Jack park 5'9 is actually average height

[@newera5238]

Irving is a Beast 👹! But A.I. is one of the GOATS!!

[@itztokeyo]

@@truzzprod.8191 dont worry he trippin

[@erikmerced6329]

@Gary Thompson I bet you don't even understand what you mean

[@deleonbenson741]

How

[@gdbsoublock9975]

Biiig facts

[@rhensurial8209]

your right

[@kendallmallett9694]

No comparison. But put A.I in Kyrie's place this year and you get a series. PERIOD.

[@traytray4500]

kendall mallett no It isn't 😂😂😂😂 stop lying to urself Ai good but not dat good

[@kendallmallett9694]

Trayvon Etienne You must not know A. I I'm talking bout the A. I that took a game from Kobe and SHAQ. the A.I that was the only good offensive player they had. He would score the fucking ball in the last 3 minutes of a damn playoff game. simple.

[@MrThekidisback]

Trayvon Etienne you crazy as fuck if you think A.I. isn't that good.

[@suryap4527]

kendall mallett Kyrie averaged 29 points, how much better can Iverson play lmao and Iverson never played vs pgs this good

[@suryap4527]

kendall mallett and u do realize AI was on a Denver nuggets team that was good and they couldn't even make the finals right?????

[@taraishot100]

Iverson literally carried his team night in night out dude was the Answer

[@markfreeman485]

AI was one of the most exciting players I have EVER watched!! He took a group of team mates that had no business in the playoffs let alone to the finals and took a game from Kobe and Shaq's lakers!! If you put AI in those days with a decent team or a for real number two then he might have won a finals or got there alot, Iverson was special to watch he was a lil dude but thought he was ten feet tall with just pure guts, heart & no fear!!

[@sagemanon8895]

Not even a comparison, AI is one of the all time greats.

[@drmanhattan9101]

Kyrie will surpass him. AI not even a top 10 pguard of all time.

[@tord2354]

Dr Manhattan u right 'cause he a SG lmao, he the 3rd best SG ever, don't @ me

[@tyronejohnsonjr4261]

@@tord2354 1.MJ 2. Kobe 3. Wade 4. McGrady 5. Iverson

[@tord2354]

@@tyronejohnsonjr4261 That is blasphemous! - Steven A. Smith.

[@tyronejohnsonjr4261]

@@tord2354 which part😂

[@Derek-nm3lu]

Durant gets one ring and starts talking crazy. Tell that man to stay in his lane

[@dpee6529]

Capo Gainz top 2 player in the world has the right to say whatever lmao

[@nmessai215]

d pee mannnn F KD. Damn coward

[@wontoonaki]

Capo Gainz kd is gonna go down as one of the greatest. 4 time scoring champ youngest to ever won a scoring title an mvp a finals mvp and kd still in prime

[@georgie2844]

wontoonaki Rose is the youngest MVP in nba history

[@georgie2844]

wontoonaki and i think kawhi is the youngest to win a finals mvp or magic im not sure

[@nkosirooms9615]

Iverson was only 5 foot11 and was under 185.Let the great Iverson live on my dude.

[@rhaineades9769]

He's 6'0ft .

[@TheBongeSpob]

AI was 6'1 150lbs

[@PRODKIGH]

He’s 6 foot even

[@riverjao]

Max: I completely agree with Stephen A. Stephen A: Well, you’re wrong and let me tell you why...

[@samolajf104]

Iverson carried a shit team to THE NBA FINALS, Irving couldn't take Cavs even to the Playoff. Dont disrespect the Answer like that

[@walidcarter5324]

Samo Lajf

[@Jerrel28]

Yup, and the east was relatively competitive back then.

[@samuelpemberton]

Samo Lajf Shit team? He had the DPOY, 6MOTY, and COTY. FOH

[@raylew833]

Sid Barrett dikembe was 34 and had no offensive skill Aaron mckie was their second best player

[@kevinchavis8462]

Ray Lew But he was defensive player of the year though. Kyrie was basically by himself on a bad team from year 1-3 at age 19-21. AI had 1 playoff team in his 1st 3 years in a lockout season in which the team went 22-28. AI didnt have a decent record until his 4th year and his 5th was when they went to the Finals, at the age of 25. Kyrie is more skilled than AI.

[@ryanpetley2679]

When you consider strictly skill set, forget team accomplishments etc. When you consider the disadvantages Iverson faced when all defenders were taller and stronger (Iverson 6'0 165lbs) and the fact he had no one else to rely on, a very good argument can be made that Iverson is one of the greatest basketball players of all time! Now he has no rings so he will not be mentioned with Jordan and Kobe etc, but looking at strictly skill set, Iverson is as good as any other basketball player to have ever played. If you never got to see that man play, youtube him and sit back and enjoy!

[@D-money813]

People respect AI as if he did win

[@carmeloanthony4153]

Clive Clivington he went to the finals with one of the worst rosters ever, and the second worst roster to be in the finals first LeBron on the old cavs. AI made the finals against the Lakers where he was murdering their whole team. Kobe could not guard him and kobe is one of the most toughest defenders of all time. AI was getting triple teamed by ppl all over 6'5 and he's 5'11 I don't even see kyrie getting doubled ever unless he's crazy hot. AI gets doubled first play of the game as soon as the ball touches his hands and he still socres.

[@D-money813]

Carmelo Anthony preaching to the choir

[@tyh4180]

Ryan Petley perfectly said

[@tylergathers234]

Karpov Liam Kyrie isn't a ball hog. Truth. AI was a ball hog because he had to be. Aside from the 6th man of the year and the DEFENSIVE player of the year, who else did he have to pass to? And even if he did have teammates, he played against the best one two punch EVER, and stole a game in the finals when no one expected them to even get there, giving them their only loss of that entire playoff run.

[@barnettjenkins543]

It's not even close, AI led his team to the finals , Kyrie still haven't did so. He had a shot in Boston but couldn't do it. But AI did, O and by the way Kyrie has not even been in a MVP race but AI has and won.

[@0-Elias-0]

Adam Silver ordered a drug test on KD after this comment.

[@beatlejuice3148]

Allen Iverson was tough and pound for pound the best shooting guard of all time. This is coming from a Pacer fan.

[@flashfive12]

KiD 504# lol

[@RealZiggy2Real]

JGrifFs p4p is a term for smaller guys Jordan was 6'6 215 p4p don't really apply for him AI is like 5'11 160 scoring over 7 footers

[@flashfive12]

@@RealZiggy2Real p4p as in pound for pound?

[@itsonlydirt1994]

A.i was a PG! He played like a SG.

[@shawnjas992]

Even though i like A.I, T-mac is the best shooting guard of all time 😏

[@vipernb47]

AI had the heart of a lion no comparison

[@skating7791]

KD spoke only in terms of individual skills. Clearly A.I was more effective with the skills he had, but KD was right in saying Kyrie has more skills than him. It's just how it is. You can have all the skills in the world, but if you can't win like A.I you can't be greater. But you can be better.

[@vipernb47]

Entertainment Attorney I hear you. A.I. is my favorite player of all time but Kyrie is my current favorite player and I'm from Jersey. So it's all love. I just consider heart an intangible skill

[@YashRamisetty]

Kyrie has mamba mentality too but he's not that good as the leader.

[@smithfan22]

So Kyrie doesn't have heart?

[@jaymick31]

sib Kyrie is that guy that knows all the tricks but Iverson just balled. Iverson had better stamina, speed, quickness, verticle, 1st step, decision making, better passer, and played the passing lanes better

[@Dibi1821]

What Stephen A said is probably why Kyrie left Cleveland lol

[@RafaelGarcia-jb3me]

Adam D I thought that too.

[@Master-ek4ep]

He couldn’t hold a candle to A.i .

[@InitialXG]

If you werent alive during Iversons MVP season, you aren't allowed to have an opinion.

[@ivo96]

InitialXG but I watch all of iversons games he is the reason I like basketball.

[@atribecalledlen3567]

InitialXG facts too many kids born post 2005 in the comments

[@tdogdurant2578]

I was alive but very young born in 1996 and In my opinion Iverson is head and shoulders better than kyrie I wish the cavs had AI in his prime currently I do not want to see the warriors win anymore chips

[@zendo09]

A.I is much greater defender than kyrie ... A.I lead NBA in steals

[@mrcharlesgreen4816]

steals are not a measure of good defense in fact most of them are by guards who are terrible defenders who just roam around because they can't guard their own position and occasionaly pick off a pass

[@itsmarco5452]

jordan michael his defense was overrated not going to lie he plays okay defense

[@jawpoppinoff6511]

Seth Curry Yeah, that's why he won DPOY

[@Tybone-zq4zh]

Mr Charles Green Just like blocks are bad for centers that just roam the paint?

[@mrcharlesgreen4816]

Um Yeah Javale McGee is a perfect example. Horrible rim protector but really good shot blocker. Can't guard the pick and roll and gets dominated by strong players but gets a lot of blocks.

[@omargay7740]

KD...wrong answer my friend...

[@vex4010]

I agree AI is the better player!

[@idkman76]

100%... iverson didn't have anything to work with.. and the league was much more physical back then, the league is softer now plus ball handlers can take an extra step now too

[@traytray4500]

Idk Man tf niggas act like traveling cuz became a thing .... n u gon act like at 1 point da league didn't let Ai carry da ball

[@jynxwarmusic4953]

john wall is faster then both of them

[@ruben21]

hell yeah a.i. was a tough sob. he use to get battered goin to the rim. i'm surprised he played that long.

[@jynxwarmusic4953]

stonedcold john wall is faster than both of them

[@idkman76]

Dusty Bones ray allens bucks, Vince carter raptors, Paul pierce Celtics, Tmac magic, Jason Kidd nets... east is weak as fuck right now not back then

[@eihzeke5854]

I'm young and I know kyrie isn't even close to AI atleast not now. Please watch he's MVP season Jesus Christ

[@Oxytocin_]

EIH Zeke L

[@QBeezzy11]

EIH Zeke AI MVP he didn't even shoot 50% in that season

[@sa1sa624]

Not now not ever

[@gottgaame]

who cares

[@becarefulwhatyoufish4764]

Overall game, no. Just handles and layups.

[@darrallshamarwilliams7560]

Matt has gotten much better. Hats off to both analysts well said.

[@CromTM]

When you say Golden State, KD is not even the first player you'll think of.

[@rodelmanalo9063]

not even 2nd

[@IamSSAINVINCIBLEx]

Iverson is a top 4-5 SG of all time. Irving isn't even a top 10 PG of all time. There's no chance in hell.

[@riyadk8736]

SSA INVINCIBLEx Irving aint even top 5 PG right now

[@tommywilliams3543]

SSA INVINCIBLEx Kyrie only 25 tho

[@goldenscreenwarriors]

Kyrie will always have a ring while Iverson while remain ringless

[@joebob6635]

25 years old idiots

[@IamSSAINVINCIBLEx]

Tommy Williams Doesn't matter. Doesn't change the fact he doesn't play defense and he's not a great playmaker. 25-28 Is usually a player's best years and I don't see him making any huge jump within that time that'll put him in the same sentence as Iverson. Not to mention his durability isn't all that great either.

[@frankel7715]

Kyrie never made a nigga fall 2wice lmao

[@gdc615]

lol. he damn sure did

[@Daejuice215]

Who was it? Lol

[@huejaynus8420]

yabiggirl 60thSt Antonio Daniels lmao

[@drcpharaoh4714]

Brandon Knight rising stars game

[@RonRyder]

drc pharaoh 2 times in one possession?

[@seankimble9216]

Kyrie over Iverson? 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂. Durant what u smoking?

[@vincentcarter2990]

skillset = even carrying a team = AI accomplishments = AI

[@Angel-fg1cg]

Vincent Carter Heart = AI

[@ishmaelali114]

Kyrie has a 💍

[@micahdw7]

It dont matter he never had the help Kyrie has, clown, he still on another level.

[@raysantanna5006]

Vincent Carter u drunk too...lol

[@Cpnweze]

Kyrie would never be able to do what a.i did with the lack of talent around him. Let alone the level of difficulty of the team's a.i had to face.

[@GRIMSREVENGE253]

Put some "SPECK" on Allen Iverson name......stop playing with me.

[@caballeronegro3253]

I like that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@nanagyambibi7426]

That 2001 Raptors Sixers series is what made me fall in love with the NBA.

[@ernestespinosa1853]

Great take guys...

[@blackcapone187]

Let's just put it like this, the Cleveland Cavaliers would be standing here as 3 time world champions had Iverson & LeBron both played on the same team

[@thebeast12333]

Frenchy Blaxk Yep that team would have been nasty lol.

[@yfernandez1801]

thebeast12333 I was gonna write the same thing.

[@wontoonaki]

Frenchy Blaxk nope

[@sheriffwoody6564]

Give Kyrie credit though, if it weren't for him, GSW would've had a 3-peat. We all know Lebron wasn't gonna take that last shot in Game 7 last year. Also, Kyrie was robbed of that Finals MVP last year.

[@cycleoflife565]

Iverson wouldn't have put up with Bron-Bron's insecurities and they would've clashed.

[@mar-leehindrixrecords]

if A.I. played in today's nba we wouldn't be talking about how much better K.I. is than A.I. K.I. plays in a league were you can't touch them when they shoot or block shots in the paint like they use to haha A.I. was a better shooter better ball handler better finisher better all around talent you can say what you want about shooting percentage but A.I. took contested shots most of his career at 5'11 not 6ft

[@jsdwta]

David Bermea and the thing with a.i. is that he still got up

[@justinworkman3686]

Better finisher? Ehh

[@samdelagrange5769]

i'd even give kyrie the better ball handling, AI had the sick crossovers but it was his speed that made it deadly. Kyries handles are so intricate and smooth and quick...but dont get me wrong I think AI was definitely a better player because of his mentality. cocky muthafucker who knew he was the man and proved it every night

[@jdcsteelers498]

Iverson was also a much better playmaker than Kyrie is, maybe the handles alone goes to Kyrie but Iverson’s speed along with his handles made his handles much more deadly like Sam said. Kyrie doesn’t have shit on Iverson. Great player but not on the level that Iverson was, undisputed

[@lennell2007]

Sam Delagrange yes Iverson no comparison hr better than Kyrie Irving he has a bigger heart more Killer Instinct.

[@yetidivello707]

ESPN you got the your take video from this episode?

[@ericphillips1338]

Beautifully done!!!!

[@Amir-vs9xx]

Hell no, Kyrie is like Iverson son

[@Jay4444400]

Yea kinda

[@gottgaame]

ur on drugs

[@gabrielsanjuan9307]

isn't that still being better tho??

[@nicholasunknown1491]

BeasTGoD gaming I'm a OKC fan but Westbrook is overrated

[@russell9411]

Nick Gladding ur on crack he overrated because ur pathetic team has a lousy bench that can't hold a lead. was u calling him overrated with all them 4th quarter comebacks?

[@HG22Times]

I think kyrie has more skills but Allen utilizes his set of skills WAAAAAY better than kyrie ever could. Mentally Iverson is out of kyrie's stratosphere.

[@nn-nu8hf]

Mentally, Kyrie is stuck on flat earth

[@anthonyjackson7210]

Hell naw bra watch a i

[@donmike2810]

Lmao how does he utilize it more when he's never been as efficient as kyrie?

[@jas7374]

Top 5 Prodigy #89-93 ummm Kyrie has NEVER been that much more efficient and has NEVER singlehandedly led ANY team to a Finals. Not to mention drop 40 plus on supposed 2nd greatest SG either.

[@tylergathers234]

Top 5 Prodigy #89-93 If AI played with Lebron, we already know what would happen. No words need to be wasted lol. Put Kyrie on the 76ers of 01', are they going to the playoffs? How bout the finals? Yea, I didn't think so either.

[@ionn.]

AI is better but I still respect Kyrie

[@parker_aug2]

SAS and Max agreed on a topic. Can't remember the last time I saw that!

[@vikings426]

KD must really hate Iverson to say that bullshit!

[@gdc615]

he talking shit cause he feeling himself right now

[@radtalon6079]

Yeah, A. I was a leader. KD pulling some Eric Snow type of ish.

[@4everhoops988]

Kevin Durant not even better than Allen Iverson 😂😂

[@carmeloanthony4153]

Edgar Lopez he isn't. KD is top 30 as of now and AI is top 20. If you think KD is better than AI you're taking meth

[@carmeloanthony7793]

Carmelo Anthony one has a ring the other doesn’t case closed.

[@carmeloanthony4153]

TrapxGod Leafy rings make ppl better? Case not closed you fucking pleb. Robert Horry has 7 rings... he's better than AI? Stfu. Durant's team is in contention to be one of the greatest teams ever, and AI's team is the second worse team to ever make it into the playoffs after Lebron's 07 cavs stfu

[@carmeloanthony7793]

Carmelo Anthony even if ones 6 feet the other is damn near 7 has a better shot is longer not as quick but makes up for it with longer legs stop it just because he changed the culture of the nba doesn’t mean he’s a better player

[@carmeloanthony4153]

TrapxGod Leafy ai leads kd in all time categories that's litterly the only reason. KD has only one more scoring title than him I think, and that ring he was just given along with the fmvp are the only accolades he has over Iverson. Everyone knows Iverson carried the sorriest team in history to the finals where he was triple teamed the entire series and was still fucking LA up. Idgaf how long or fast kd is. If he didn't dominate the game like AI did he's clearly not better.

[@DaLeadBull]

Iverson's heart and determination is 10 times more than Kyrie and Durant combined.

[@Times397]

“I need to add nothing else, we’re good.” - Stephen A. 🤣😂😂🤣

[@thundermb18]

The answer is the answer

[@jdubs325]

Can't even question it

[@aidans8716]

Iverson is the 🐐 idk wtf the cupcake is talking about

[@BrownSugarBall]

True watch our last video on him. One of his greatest stories of all time

[@bguru8215]

Listen A.I is my fav, but he ain’t the 🐐 that’s Jordan’s, but he is the mini 🐐 for sure. There’s no one under 6’3 better than him.

[@TaintLuva]

Ken T what about steph Curry

[@justinmcnair9496]

kyrie is showing this year he may perhaps the best guard to ever play the game. His command of the dribble tp get anywhere he wants against whomever checks him is very kobeish. Kyrie has built his body up and is hard to knock iff his spot. AI could be moved and certainly didnt have a postgame like kyrie. kyrie has a jumper that is deadly off the dribble and standing still. AI worked hard to get buckets while Kyrie has a rounded game and uses intellect and assessing the game to get easier buckets with less energy. Both have that dog in them. I do believe kyrie is a better playmaker than AI as well simply watch his team USA highlights. He was the best by far on thr offensivr side plsying 1 on 5 against the best NBA talent in the world. kyrie can articulate himself like a statesman. Certainly not your typical athlete interview hes introspective, exposed. a delight to litsen and watch. Only 25 years old with a chip.

[@musicianM]

Justin McNair stfu

[@nomed5853]

Whats funny is kyrie went to the celtics as the leader and failed miserably! Revolotionary vs good player in his era!!! Checkmate💥

[@oneincommon4982]

We will see if Kyrie can lead a team like AI now.

[@jcinfan]

One In Common he has....look how far the Celtics have gotten with Kyrie

[@kevinriddell4107]

Jon Infante they're making the ecf without kyrie the Celtics success is because of brad Stevens not kyrie

[@SayGoodBye223]

Kevin Riddell the coach and the players. The teams chemistry is crazy good. But most of the credit does go to brad but let’s not forget about the players. They have hell of potential

[@PoopMccoy]

Jon Infante look how far they have gone without kyrie

[@randompalmtopgaming7541]

it is true that Kyrie is more skilled but AI had Westbrook-like energy reserves on top of being quicker, faster and a lot more consistent. Easily more valuable player

[@andrewgoering6738]

Random Palmtop Gaming well, AI's crossover is better skill than Kyrie's skill

[@yomammasboo713]

KD was just trying to be nice since he robbed the LavaLiers of any chance at championship gold. But the truth is past all those fancy handles and decent layup package, he ain't shit compared to AI. He stole a Finals game from Shaq and Kobe by himself. Kyrie can't even steal a regular season game against the Pistons without LeBron.

[@ave383]

Yo Mammas Boo excuses. If lebron is the greatest and kyrie better than curry and love better than Draymond and korver is an all-star who ranks number 7 on all time 3 pointers made and Cleveland broke the three point made record in the finals with jr swish hitting five 3s then you have no excuse.

[@corywilliams9007]

ave383 Excuses about what? Kyrie is overrated....sure he has handles and a shot. Is he a leader...nope...consistently healthy... not really......known for not dissapearing in a crucial game ....shiiiiiii@...he's Waldo sometimes.

[@jamalb7101]

Yo Mammas Boo decent?!?!?!?!?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@applesaucebombs1017]

Yo Mammas Boo are you a larriors fan

[@chrisringer5778]

I think AI better but decent lay up package tho

[@scyther2835]

Hand checking riles were revamped in 2004 so A.I played most of his career with rules that had the odds stacked against him. He wasnt allowed to just March to the basket. Iverson is 2nd in playoff pts per game with 29.7 only bested by MJ. Basketball is a 2 way game offense and defense. A.I led the league 3 yrs in steals. Not bc he was a good on ball defender but bc he picked pass lanes. He read plays and predicted flow. He was better offensive, defensive and mental. No question just THE ANSWER!!!! #3 Straight Killer!!!!

[@supasports2240]

Skill set wise yes... but Iversons heart is what separates him from Kyrie

[@Keezus.]

How the hell are you gunna say kyrie is better than AI in anything? When Lebron gets benched for 2 minutes the cavs go down by 15 damn points. Kyrie can't do shit Lebron makes him look better.

[@slothprince4800]

Kendrick Lamar kyrie is WAY more efficient

[@epicDuftbaum]

Yes because Kyrie has two All Stars on his team, one of them is a top 4 player of all time. It is easier for Kyrie when the defense has to focus on those guys too. AI was pretty much the only one that could score by himself on this Sixers team. AI is a bit inefficient? Yes, but put Kyrie on this Sixers team and see how the numbers get worse...

[@nostalgicbliss5547]

Kyrie is also playing in an era where the big-man can't camp in the paint like in the past. Plus you can't hand-check or be as physical on defense. Go look at Iverson's efficiency when he played with Melo in Denver in like 06-08. He was still scoring over 26 points on pretty good efficiency at like 31-32 years old. If prime Iverson played in this era, he'd still average 28 + on better efficiency, especially if he had great offensive talents on his team to take some of the pressure of. The only thing you can objectively give Kyrie over Iverson is that he is a much better three-point shooter. Everything else I would give to Iverson, including handles. Kyrie might be more flashy, but Iverson could get to anywhere he wanted on the court at any-time. Iverson was also more athletic than Kyrie, plus he had a higher motor. Kyrie's finishing is pretty incredible, especially with his off-hand, but Iverson was also a beast at finishing difficult shots in the painted area.

[@suryap4527]

Nostalgic Bliss Iverson isn't close to irvings efficiency, and u say big man camp down there acting like the 3 second rule is a new rule. Kyrie is a better shooter, finisher, ball handler by large margins. AI happened to play in a weaker era where there wasn't much talent. AI also didn't win anything when he was on a good team in denver

[@ketaureanfields5525]

Kendrick Lamar Kyrie been that nigga since he.came into the league he was putting up big ass stats without LeBron but when LeBron came back y'all saying the only reason Kyrie good is because of LeBron hell no this man is one of the best finishers​ of all time don't forget his career high is 57 remember that

[@joeym3828]

Noo way. AI a legend... Kd, played against him when he was on his farewell tour..

[@DefSquadFan]

When I was growing up it was Iverson, Marbury, Damon Stoudamire, and Tim Hardaway. They were all equal in my eyes. Little guys with unstoppable crossovers and quickness. Kyrie is all that plus he's clutch.

[@triggermaster-proffesional8795]

The answer is the ANSWER

[@sa1sa624]

Kyrie lead his team to get Andrew Wiggins. Don't disprespect ai bringing this kyrie bs. Not even on same planet. One was a lion the other needed the lion to be able to eat.

[@upstateizzy744]

Sergio Hernandez top comment all facts

[@dequancharles4692]

Can we just have a moment and thank God Allen Iverson wasn't 6'5.....

[@Alex-tw8nb]

Change his name from answer to problem cause that's what he would be against everyone else

[@Brooklyngangsta999]

They broke it down perfectly, nothing else to say--AI's the ONE.

[@koreycassie7]

The answer

[@gullintanni]

I hope LBJ leaves so everyone can see that Kyrie can't get to the playoffs. Kyrie's not even a top 5 current point guard. AI is a legend.

[@Oxytocin_]

gullintanni Kyrie is tHe best PG in tHe NBA. No one can name a more skilled player. Simple

[@dmillerassassinreacts4237]

gullintanni that's not the point bro it's Kevin Durant opinion he can't have an opinion to him he's better than Allen Iverson that's all he's saying

[@Gaanla37]

Leo Quintana your dumb

[@1nesymphony]

I'm with you! Kyrie is a stud but if Bron leaves, he'll never play in another finals game! FACTS!! I would love to see him play off the ball more and be more of a facilitator. I watched him his entire career and he's not a treat if the ball isn't in his hands.

[@scottkeanu]

Leo Quintana Kyrie is not the best PG in the league...skill is not the end all be all of that argument.

[@tommywm24]

Maybe one day....but come on, it's AI!

[@TheMinnesotaMaverick]

I went to college with Iverson at Georgetown. Fast as lightning. Not the best student. He left after two years to be the number one pick. Good memories.

[@luciferhellpitowner8449]

TheMinnesotaMaverick u r trash ass

[@Don-gu1mx]

4 years later and Kyrie still doesn’t even compare to Allen iverson. Greatest p4p player arguably ever & will always be a top 5 guard ever no matter how you look at it. Straight up

[@johnwazher3]

Theres only one way to settle this! Lets get a time machine and have 2001 AI in his prime vs 2017 Kyrie and have them go 1-1 and we will see

[@JoMelv]

@ace- and than step ova him like he did his coach in the finals

[@sonnymuhammad7805]

johnwazher3 iverson had better defense and was way more athletic so of course AI would win.

[@carmeloanthony4153]

johnwazher3 AI would just take open layups and dunks cause kyrie gonna be on the other end of the floor waiting to get the ball.

[@quintezgatewood9943]

let's not forget steals leader

[@Aizya]

kyrie is more skilled, but AI was more dominant.. that's what i think anyway.

[@elmedindjuderija4100]

Well ur wrong ! What skill u talking about ? Be specific and I'll prove u wrong. Handles with cross over iverson , taking in the paint vs big trees back then where u could actually get hit and not get a foul , speed , steals all of this goes to the goat of little man Allen Iverson !! Irvning is just better at shooting 3s that's all everything else goes to GOAT OF LITTLE MAN IVERSON ! I watched him at gorge town and his whole career !

[@kennyannunziato5477]

In fact it would be cool to see them play now, even With the age difference. I still give the edge to Allen if only slightly. Not that he could endure a season of play, but game to 11 winner take ball? Id LOVE to see that.

[@jaymcnabb3592]

Fair point, he grew a lot since playing with Lebron in Cleveland but 2017-2018 Celtics are at the top of Eastern conference and Kyrie Irving pulling this team averaging almost 25 points a game and he’s still young. No disrespect to A.I but Kyrie is definitely better, if not already that time is coming and it’s coming quickly

[@marvinjuse295]

allen iverson is the best pound for pound player of all time👏🏽

[@jamallw8025]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@JoMelv]

Durant must've been geeked up on something when he made those borderline ridiculous comments

[@DMVrepersenter]

*Don't get distracted* by the fact that before both of them actually stated their arguments, *They Both agreed what Kevin Durant said was factual....*

[@brandonelps3122]

Why was Stephen a moving his lips like that b4 he started talking 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@johnlappa5447]

Aside from this topic of Kyrie vs AI, I gotta say DRose did carry big time for the Bulls back in 2010-2012. W/o Rose, I'm sure the Bulls wouldnt have even made it to the playoffs. At age 21, Rose got MVP (youngest ever to obtain that title/reward) and managed to put up an astounding fight in the Eastern Conf. Finals vs Heat Big 3. If you talk about explosiveness, I dont think there was another point guard which could replicate what DRose was able to do

[@trevionsewell8955]

SMH He clearly said he's talking about Skillset, Kyrie skills are better but A.I was better if that makes sense

[@TheJsjay2345]

trevion sewell ur buggin a.i dribble was nicer kyrie is up there but still gotta give it to a.i its just different u had to see it to believe it

[@connor5773]

trevion sewell not yet is kyrie better but he is 25 and it's already a close debate, when it's over kyrie might be a top 5 pg ever?

[@crayvd8229]

trevion sewell Thank you. I don't understand why people can't dissect a statement.

[@likemike3016]

trevion sewell makes perfect sense. They just keep changing the argument

[@cbreezy]

Nigga has Lebron on his team dumbass niggas. And how A.I. gonna be better than someone who has better skills than him? You mean winning? So you're saying this is a Lebron vs Jordan type debate? Well A.I. carried a worse team further, won an MVP and had the same skillset. You need to let me know besides maybe dribbling how Kyrie is already better in terms of skillset.

[@babygoat5221]

I don't think anyone get what Kevin Durant is saying, it's pretty sad. 🤦‍♂️

[@aayush2712]

thats what media does

[@Diabeticliving330]

Baby Goat right. He said SKILL

[@babygoat5221]

Yep, Kyrie is only 25 of course he isn't the greater player. But skill for skill without looking at careers, Kyrie seems to be better

[@babygoat5221]

Shaun Aaron I know Kyrie has better handles, shot, and finishing ability. Seems like they're trynna base it off career.

[@fredrickbutts2392]

Baby Goat how much space do you think a prime AI would have with Lebron?

[@Naginc]

Skill for skill maybe....but what's missed most is how of a phenomenal athlete Bubba was...and maybe the quickest player to play ...oh and a 40 inch vertical...no comparison.

[@emmanuelmartinez7973]

He did not say he was better. He said he is more skilled there is a difference

[@mindalteringfx316]

You know what Stephan A gonna say 😂

[@mindalteringfx316]

AI is the homie

[@johnberry2678]

mindalteringfx He'll never hide his bias in regards to Allen Iverson

[@Twhistle]

mindalteringfx Stephen a ain't wrong though

[@mindalteringfx316]

True...I'm just saying...AI the man

[@MariE-bz2eq]

Max making sense. Wtf. lol. Don't forget Ai is more athletic, much faster, and is more agile than kyrie. Kyrie has better handles because handles have since evolved since AI, but that's pretty much it.

[@ben1ben2ben1]

Kyrie has flashier handles, but AI's handles were just as good. Iverson has the best crossover of all time

[@johnnyblingg]

Mari E Since AI and BECAUSE of AI

[@DarthRevan823]

Mari E better shooter as well let’s not forget the most important part of the offensive side efficiency

[@DarthRevan823]

ben1ben2ben1 no

[@saucegodnas7318]

Ultimate gamer assassin yea but on offense Irving can depend on other people to take the shooting load while Iverson just couldn't. The whole team was centered around Iverson which is why he took the most shots, missed a lot and made a lot. When you have other good scorers like Irving than ofc the shooting percentage is gonna be better because he isn't shooting on every offensive possession like iverson had to.

[@joshhighwind9886]

Not only did Iverson carry a franchise, but he made a cultural impact as well. I'm a Jazz fan, but I love Iverson. Bought his shoes as well haha!

[@tekbaknotalkapache8398]

Favorite player to ever watched no question, ai was/is a bad man or badmon.

[@jdac22]

I wouldn't even waste my time debating something like this. KD has fell and bumped his head. A prime example of someone that gets caught up in the hype of the moment.