Kyrie Irving - Fantastic Finisher (Playoffs) 16/17

Kyrie Irving. NBA champion. 4x NBA All-Star. All-Star Game MVP. All-NBA Third Team. FIBA World Cup MVP. 2 time USA Basketball gold medalist (FIBA World Cup 2014, Rio Olympics 2016). NBA Rookie of the Year. The most fearsome finisher in the NBA today. His handles are arguably the best in the league, (at worst, he’s top 3), he can create off the dribble, and he’s a scorching sharpshooter. He is one of the few guys in the league that can go get you a bucket regardless of what you throw his way. Kevin Durant said Kyrie is more skilled than Allen Iverson (to put it in context, he said that "Kyrie is better than AI…skill for skill” (he didn’t say he was the overall better player, so settle down). Allen Iverson himself said of Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving, “those guys are next level. I didn’t have the handle they do.” Add to that his fearlessness, ferocity, and the force with which he finishes, and you have the foundation for one of the most explosive offensive players in the league. Throw in the fact that he has arguably the most outstanding off-hand in the game and you’d be hard pressed to find a way to stop him. He finished this past season with a career best 25.2 points per game (while posting career numbers of 47.3% from the field, and 90.5% from the foul line), which was 11th best in the league (just ahead of guys like Karl-Anthony Towns, KD, Jimmy Butler, and Paul George). That number jumped up to 25.9 points per game during the playoffs.
A veteran of 3 consecutive NBA Finals, Irving has grown exponentially in the 6 years he’s been in the league. An injury risk the bulk of his early career, this past season showed his durability given how he attacked the basket every game he played. While he talks about the "Mamba Mentality” and how Kobe has influenced him, his forceful forays to the rim remind me of young Dwyane Wade with his “fall down 7, get up eight” campaign. His game was also influenced by his godfather Rod Strickland, but the Blue Devil is a whole new breed. He can get anywhere, finish from every angle, and almost fight the ball into the basket. He’s got touch, he’s got talent, and he’s pretty damn good. I bet A LOT of teams watching the Celtics this year will be green with envy.
As promised, this is the playoff version of the one I posted earlier (link below):
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[@nathanaldridge8780]

The fact that this 9 minute video is only of a 18 game stretch is completely mind boggling, absolute wizard with the ball

[@claycox1829]

I'm 52 and watched a lot of ball, a lot and I've never seen anyone do what this kid does offensively, he consistently make very tough opposite hand layups and just impossible to guard, he often score on 3-4 defenders or between 2 bigs and he does it in a variety of ways, his jumper is just as smooth from anywhere on the court, beside Jordan he's the most exciting player that I've ever seen.

[@forgotaboutbre]

Absolutely, great comment. I did not have to watch Kyrie for long for him to become my favorite player. I have never seen such a combination of skills.

[@unsealedaizen]

Upcoming goat

[@feelcollins4358]

Bulls Derrick Rose was more exciting to watch, he was the perfect combination of Kyrie's ball handling + Westbrook's athleticism.

[@masteraqua2408]

Tewnty-Fifth baam + a glass knee with awful landing

[@feelcollins4358]

Yea sure, pointing out the things he did wrong doesn't change the fact he was better to watch than Kyrie, till it lasted.

[@m.g.c.l.9714]

No doubt one of the best layup finishers in league history. Man, the degree of difficulty of those layups, not to mention the 2-4 defenders attempting to block his layups.

[@herbysylvestre6175]

the most amazing thing about Kyrie is that the vid is just from a single playoff run. He has more highlight reels in a 2 month span than ppl have in their entire careers lol

[@ninjachannel007]

Every single one of these layups was a highlight. I think he makes difficult layups look so routine that people don't see how good he really is. His basketball instinct are just quicker than every defender.

[@kelvinmcgill8072]

Ninja Channel also if you notice on 80% of these layups he’s getting fouled with no calls .. imagine what his point total is supposed to be . EASILY top 3 point guard since he stepped in the NBA

[@markdelgado6984]

Yup these are all highlights. Thats why its a highlight reel, showing how skilled he is. dam your dumb

[@jmsaldo9650]

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[@internetuser9342]

Kelvin McGill currently maybe, but all time no way. I say this as a kyrie fan.

[@bossmanbossman6093]

his pre-game warmup always spinning the basketball on the backboard and looks so easy for him.

[@Ebdawinner]

He is so fluid in finishing with both hands from all angles from any side. He is a true ambidextrous. When talent and hard work meet.

[@deemack1978]

Best comment on here. Notice the "left" fellas...💪🏿🤾🏿‍♀️

[@LoftyXsWaGX34]

I used to wonder why he put so much flare to his layups but a lot of what he does is to deceive bigger players into jumping early. He just a master of deception and using his body to shield he ball from blocks. And the fact that most of this is instinct and reaction makes it even more impressive.

[@kelvincherisme9400]

Lo

[@futurekicks3430]

How could you ever wonder why a 6’2 guy puts flare into his layups?

[@Jojo-lj4wp]

Kyrie can read what the other players will do, amazing handles and can shoot with his left and right hand one of a kind👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Shemzinho]

He’s the greatest layup maker ever. As a Warriors fan he scared me every time he had the ball

[@tmac12400]

Kinda feel like kyrie’s speed is underrated. This guy fly’s down the court with the ball in his hand and with perfect control

[@dannydaphantom2362]

Taz Blaize nah bro we all kno kyries fast bro just without the ball in his hand this Biggs be jogging lol

[@yunglevvo8517]

Yes , and his quickness (first step)

[@user-qw1ge6ex4y]

Taz Blaize あ

[@intendedexpression6609]

Yes this!! I've been trying to get people to see this. Kyrie literally plays at another level when it comes to court speed. He has another gear of quickness that alot of people can't even reach. Which makes his dribbles moves much more effective. That is why he's so great at adjusting in the air for layups and shots. I feel like he sees the game like how the flash looks when hes speeding past normal people lol. Kyrie is different!

[@yunan9610]

The ball just.. Stays in his hands, not necessarily glued but he has complete control over it

[@yurhomi4478]

That one play in the NBA finals where finished amongst like 4 contests is just one example that cements Kyrie as the best finisher around the rim EVER.

[@dreindahouse6590]

Best inside scorer i have ever seen this man just doesnt miss layups

[@SportsSteadyTv]

His foot work is elite. Right there among the all-time greats.

[@Unknown90010]

Thank God he was able to make it to the nba especially how his game far as dribbling alot of coaches won't let you rock like that I was kinda the same way when growing up playing basketball....alot of people be hating on you when you can dribble and navigate through traffic like that you have to be very determined..kyrie reminds me of like a recess...open gym...after-school basketball raw ass point guard that just plays for his love of the game...respect kyrie nothing but respect from me

[@dzzyvilanova560]

He's got the best off hand finish I've ever seen 💯

[@jeydiegaming8092]

One of the best finisher his aggressiveness + his Ball handling + clutch

[@jd3076]

this guy can score in many creative ways

[@santinojamilgelido8052]

3:29 amazing crossover and finisher👏👏

[@francisrobles1287]

Please don't let this be taken down

[@EvinGualberto]

Francis Robles i already have the backup uploaded, so if it does get taken down, check here: xsandnos.wordpress.com/2017/06/28/evin-gualberto-nba-youtube-master-post/

[@MrCosmicVictory]

wicked. just when you thought youve seen it all, he does something nobody ever seen before. one of the most exciting players i ever watched

[@adrianspence7093]

For this guy driving ability alone he should be a HOF fuck what you say... This guy too be non athletic and be so elite driving too the basket is st88 remarkable Best Layup Maker ( Arguably Rose , T-Mac, Jordan, Kobe , A.I , Wade )and Handles in NBA History !

[@jd3076]

Such an amazing scorer dude can score in a million different ways not to mention the ball handling is flawless and accurate

[@kamthedonkammy5673]

This kid has insane muscle memory with both hands. It’s equivalent to steph from the three. Klay Thomson has extremely good defense and he’s hard on himself but there’s little you can do when Kyrie is in his groove.

[@letitslidedarius4581]

When you really stop and think about it an appreciate the fact that Leviton and Kylie played together and got a ring.. I mean when you think about it that’s like magic johnson and Allen iverson playing and winning together... polar opposites as players. Yet they played and complimented each other perfect and still both of their greatness shined simultaneously

[@Thesexmen]

Who tf is leviton and kylie

[@jayjoe77]

He uses his left hand so well! It’s ridiculous

[@khymii4698]

One of the most talented finishers in nba history

[@sondbenny]

'I miss the old kyrie when he is in cavs '

[@richardhurd9427]

Same

[@rickydharma701]

best finisher in the the history of basketball

[@noahamankwaah9802]

PEANUT BUTTER JELLY Never heard of Michael Jordan ?

[@rickydharma701]

nah, kyrie would beat his ass flat

[@greyy376]

Naw MJ is better

[@MyKneeHurts]

Kyrie is amazing and one of the best but not THE best

[@johnwayne7985]

the beast Kyrie is most certainly the best wtf no one has ever had finishing like he has do you not see the moves he does while being crowded

[@HoJolly5839]

Just like Dr. J said when you're a pro you make things hard look easy and Kyrie is a pro

[@leilast2625]

this is why warriors players salute ky so much he so tough to guard

[@fhadzserman9851]

Yes I agree with you

[@gomugumono7811]

Kyrie irving is so good at making the opponents dance ,can drive easily at the basket

[@riqui5406]

Will go down as the best scoring point guard ever.

[@dannyl2755]

B Person him and curry

[@forfucksakecomrade]

AI?

[@devvv4616]

hard to tell bro. Westbrook, Steph, IT, and harden all score more than him

[@ozgur199617]

way too many scoring pgs today but lack of true pgs

[@yurhomi4478]

Random Westbrook had his own team last year, so he averaged more with poor efficiency. Curry averaged 30PPG once as the primary offensive option, Harden is and has been the primary scorer since he went to Houston. Point debunked. It depends on the situation you're in... Oh I forget Celtics' entire offensive played for and around IT so that explains that too.

[@johngotti3487]

Man this a throwback! You can see his godfather Rod Stricklands influence on Ky’s game man, ridiculous touch

[@McSpicify]

Best PG in the east

[@leksrosales6882]

In nba

[@theblackmamba1223]

8:57 literally not fair

[@intendedexpression6609]

2016-2017 Kyrie was the best kyrie. He was complete with not only skill but with the flare. Boston kyrie wasn't as flashy but he was still as effective on the court. Something about Cleveland kyrie thats just different.

[@andreterrell8412]

Because after that season he became accomplished and made a name for himself

[@intendedexpression6609]

@@andreterrell8412 thats facts. But tbh he looks even better in Brooklyn. His left had finishing at the rim, he is dunking alot more and just draining all kinds of shots. He is priming rn.

[@andreterrell8412]

@@intendedexpression6609 his shot definitely improved I’m Brooklyn

[@justinwright3977]

Best finisher/ball handler it must be extremely difficult for the defense to guard him because he so skilled he can dribble and shoot and such a great finisher that if you try to block his shot most of the time he will either make it or go to the free throws and his Good at that too

[@zPhresh]

The english he puts on the ball is so pretty

[@xkrollo3376]

He’s layups are so satisfying!

[@LocoAsasino]

0:57 that dribble combo was unfair

[@nivaldojunior5087]

ball control is one of the most important fundamentals to the game for any player.

[@franklinhecita8331]

Kyrie is tha best finishers in the league . And the best point guard.and ball handling in NBA history

[@stolensentience]

Definitely not the best pg ever. More like the best sg to play pg ever, except for probably harden.

[@adriantheboss1215]

so fast like a beast! Go kyrie!

[@k1ngs1mba29]

Kyridiculous!

[@dailyinspired008]

So smooth down to the rim...amazing

[@jonathan6935]

Kyrie is just a different breed, imagine kyrie playing this skills in the 70,to 90s era they would break thier ankles defending

[@dominicl118]

Is fair to say he is the best non-dunk finisher ever?

[@stolensentience]

Yeah I think he and curry have best handles and finishing and shooting touch of all time

[@omalleyjefferson3513]

That fake behind the back and layup was beautiful 😮

[@jd3076]

This guy is the allen iverson of this decade so fun to watch

[@CTKTomz]

Best PG in the league. I don't care for your opinions

[@mobilecanser5210]

i will be a forever fan of this awesomeness...!!

[@selwyntheodorecole30]

Klay's Footwork is Superb 4:04

[@yooree4992]

i like that he always does the same type of lay up all the time but everyone still falls for it

[@iweedgardo6981]

best point guard ever.

[@agsmith420]

I opened an article on Facebook about Kyrie being a game finisher and this is in my recommended O_o

[@psychopass9829]

Im not a Cavs Fan,Celtics Fan But im an Kyrie irving fan he is so talented He is so ridicoulusly Good at attacking the rim and what i love is he is humble guy he deaerved that championship ring of his, But to be honest kyrie is the reason why cavs won an NBA Title. I love you Uncle Drew!!😍

[@ipapi7500]

What a finish at 9:12

[@kalonbrown873]

For some reason, I never realized how quick he is, nigga look like Westbrook

[@russell9411]

Tyji Brown his handles is the best ever which means he can go fast all the time full speed

[@tevfikaydogdu1960]

Kyrieee!!!

[@sarisarivideos7415]

Nice game!

[@richardmajor25]

Don’t care what y’all say, 2014-2017 Kyrie was the best version we’ve seen.

[@kamthedonkammy5673]

Y’all remember when we used to debate if his handles were better than J Crawford, Allen Iverson, and Stephen curry? That’s what the fuck I thought. It’s as clear as day his handles are the best in the history of NBA and will be for a very long time. Uncle drew is the only reason why I’m a NBA head. And yes I’m talking about BEFORE LBJ23 went back to cavs

[@hello79Haha]

Mr. Excitement of NBA right now

[@kenz4966]

Dat footwork 😱

[@user-qn6nh5qp5r]

He is not human

[@svwilliams2933]

High volume ambidextrous finisher!

[@enescohuntejr]

Dirk And Kd - Postup Powerhouse, “Fatal Faceup”

[@djvasforever]

This was beautiful to watch

[@mandirigma82]

This is the year that he felt that put him as the GOAT. Irving carried his butt during the playoff and the finals when the self proclaimed GOAT quit.

[@pilgrimhere652]

He is good, This are the kind of player that move and shake the benchs, the crowds,the expectators,, the camera man is always focussing on him to bring the best moves to be able to repeat and see it over and over" 🏀🎬🎥🏃

[@boogieman8232]

7:35 my mans breakin his own ankles

[@mk_imdabesss6609]

All his highlights against GSW reminded me of MVP D.Rose highlights against the heat 😢

[@jefftodd7683]

Best pg in the league

[@SSProduxtions]

5:24 “uncle drew” made me laughing

[@shawnsurla3628]

1:26 best part😎👏

[@kendrima]

That fuckin' Rondo move,🔥 smooth af

[@MrUrkel0730]

Kyrie and the Book of 1001 moves

[@Area-5l]

The best dribbling/finisher at the rim PG ever

[@kalielhelton5796]

Momma tht man name kryie irving is a bad man 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲🔥🔥🔥🔥hes got to be a top 5 pg in the nba theres no way he isnt

[@yurhomi4478]

King Phil You're wildin out... Harden no longer plays PG. IT is not better than Kyrie or John Wall. John Wall is a better PG than Kyrie.

[@kalielhelton5796]

Yurhomi 24 u r rite bout tht one i have to agree

[@leilast2625]

+Yurhomi 24 legit players says kyrie is so tough to guard than wall above all kyrie is a championship legit winner😂

[@tickingtimebomb126]

he is top 2 1.curry 2.kyrie

[@josebartolomed.villar4279]

No he havent have a mvp unlike curry has 2 mvp

[@karhondelsvlog1371]

kyrie Irving the best point guard in scoring machine...

[@yvesbarredo5843]

Irving's cavalier era is way better than every team kyrie will ever be.

[@leilast2625]

Kyrie killing the Celtics now hes leading it😂

[@Kurama157]

man you really love Kyrie don't you lol

[@Brokeboyyjoe]

This is incredible

[@jacquelinelopezsuarez1801]

Love the video

[@jessediaz8180]

Kyrie didn't let Celtics down, Celtics let Kyrie down.

[@alturiqvogues1355]

His left hand is godly bros right handed

[@YoungDen]

Watching this with all the Golden State highlights the Cavs should have made him a number one option. That being said the Cavs could be champs

[@EdwardzapataZapata]

Every highlight lay up was work but y'all just seeing with one team with Boston his best doing what he always do but his looking good where he is now so he will be the next best so pay respect

[@The82089Great]

This is what Ultra Instinct looks like in real life FYI

[@laupoming]

Wicked handles

[@ethanrosell244]

the best basketball player kyie irving

[@ajultobimarum3883]

He is unstoppable and unpredictable guy

[@caltiekillie8880]

My son really want to be an NBA just like Kyrie Irving.

[@sessiontaken2413]

It’s just insane.

[@aldrindelacerna8186]

I like how kyre makes a lay up point,, so easy for him,

[@juliusbeninsig7139]

nice handles

[@kapatid5545]

Idol all of time,,

[@alapaaploft9694]

Nice shot!

[@rahmounemohamed6905]

😢 I Miss u so much! come back home man ... come back

[@nurrydzkhanabdurajik8182]

Id like his move both are good players, watching here in tawi tAwi. During the ECQ

[@yowszs7650]

Happy Birthday Uncle Drew.