Kyrie talks how he's changed as a player since his last Conference Finals appearance

Kyrie Irving on how much he has grown as a player since the 2017 Conference Finals vs. this year with the Dallas Mavericks.
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[@dannybaum3874]

Really impressed with his time with Dallas so far. He’s been incredible

[@stalwartzero7001]

He’s just been incredible

[@ZoDrama]

he finally took accountability

[@stalwartzero7001]

@@ZoDrama what are you on about 😂

[@Bowhunting247]

As a Minnesota fan, I got nothin but respect for kyrie, he’s a class act!

[@faridmohamad3864]

Seriously 😒😒 Minnesota?u look like one of Dallas supporter😂😂😂😂

[@bonjouritsready]

@@faridmohamad3864you’re weird

[@JK_073]

This is by far the best version of Kyrie

[@lithamoshoeshoe4641]

Nha Cavaliers Kyrie was a monster. We can't fault these guys for the mental health but they need to be delusional in order for them to be as good as they are and my gawd did he show the world that even with the best player on the planet at that time being in the same team, this man made sure you never forget his name!

[@JadensWisdom]

@@lithamoshoeshoe4641cavaliers Kyrie was better offensively, this Kyrie is better all around

[@impacc4182]

Nigga what🤣Kyrie was dropping 40 bombs in the finals on the cavs

[@Jonathan-A.C.]

@@lithamoshoeshoe4641 Defensively, this Kyrie is better by a good margin, and although the offense might not compare, he’s overall better. Especially with the Ball IQ and knowledge he’s acquired over the years

[@butterflybasics1688]

​@@Jonathan-A.C. hes a better passer now too, I'm sure if he wasn't playing with luka he would get 9 assists every game

[@adu11]

This is the best version of Kyrie we will ever see

[@chrilpy]

Maybe if you weren't watching basketball in 2016

[@adu11]

@@chrilpy oh yeah? You disagree w Kyrie that he's better than he was then? 🤔

[@Dilly_Dil1y]

@@chrilpyI disagree. I watched his stint. Like winning affecting the game, this kyrie is far more superior to the then kyrie.

[@IvoryRoach]

@@Dilly_Dil1y nah you drunk Kyrie with the Cavs was a unchained monster this is the best leadership we’ve seen from him but as far as player he’s still elite but compared to back then he’s not as fast or agile and efficient

[@adu11]

@@IvoryRoach well leadership was what he was talking about but as a player he's still better. The efficiency we can dismiss that off top. Just go look up his stats. Far as his play, he obviously doesn't look the same. A ton has changed since he's entered the league. Back then no one took the cavs seriously and he could just attack at will and he was also the primary ball handler so he had way more chances to do his thing.

[@SidLaw500]

Kyrie has become a man of the people.

[@Kimberly.Francis]

And that ladies and gentleman is what I call maturity and evolution.

[@azikkii]

Kyrie is the most misunderstood dude on the planet. I’m glad he’s mentally strong enough to push through all the negativity that came his way. At the end of the day he was just being himself and people hated him for being honest, yet we say being true to yourself and honesty are virtues

[@meu02136]

That’s funny, because I’d say the planet is most misunderstood by kyrie

[@chrisaustin22]

Only if he had this mindset when he played with LeBron! They woulda won multiple championships

[@nate8604]

@@meu02136damn!!! In my Kevin Hart voice.

[@ITISKONY]

@@meu02136 The same planet you've told lies about? Some of you are so myopic, you can't think for yourself.

[@ITISKONY]

@@nate8604 Nah! In a dallard's voice.

[@bo0gi3]

He has found the right home in Dallas. Shouldn’t leave. Would be dope to see him retire a Maverick

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

Touch guys is wild

[@Taxmandarmus]

People constant fear of sounding gay, has really made it difficult (was going to say hard😂) to listen to most sentences.

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

@@Taxmandarmus 😂

[@JKissoon1]

Can’t forget the “no Diddy” 😂

[@ogbmt]

​@@Taxmandarmus You don't need to be scared of sounding gay to enjoy a good pause moment

[@niall9727]

I was waiting for him to follow up with more context after he said “touch guys” but nope… he left it at that ⏸️

[@tyg8513]

This guy has grown into a man and I love it

[@michaelwhite4004]

Definitely on his way to get to another NBA finals and have a chance to win another championship overall as a whole.🏀💯

[@tmac-fy8gx]

Touching them on and off the court is crazyyyy

[@dnice5296]

Ayo 😂

[@Fuxkyou1188]

No diddy

[@MrDayday4641]

⏸️

[@tmac-fy8gx]

I'm hiring a p.i. to look into it

[@chipmanky]

Touching them gives them a lot of confidence

[@deetaylor334]

Kyrie vs the Celtics gone be wild

[@derricklittle250]

lol just counting Minnesota out sheesh

[@deetaylor334]

@@derricklittle250 I don’t think they got enough man ant looking outta gas Kyrie pacing he’s been here before

[@derricklittle250]

These games be so up and down. Thats the beauty of the series.

[@chrisaustin22]

​@@derricklittle250I mean if they don't win this game Could be over in Dallas

[@DubboU]

@@derricklittle250 Up and down? 4-0 in the East, 3-0 in West. Looks pretty one-sided to me.

[@jacktheleper4468]

Dwight, D-Wade, and KAT are the best in NBA history at "touching guys" Ky a rookie in that dept

[@felipemoreira7443]

Bro is so mature. Love it!

[@jumpstreethouse]

Big Respect! ✊🏾

[@tm75_88]

In Dallas city there must be some very wise guru ...

[@deontei1]

Wished he was like this in Cleveland with Lebron. They could've ran it up ring wise

[@alexiscando2068]

He said it himself, he hasn't understand what LeBron was doing during his time in Cleveland in terms of leadership role

[@ii-Jiggy]

Ayo touch guys ?? No diddy

[@Longfellowdeeds.]

Then he doubled down when he said “on and off the court”

[@erneststewart5718]

Gtfoh with that DIDDY bs. Real grown men know what he meant.

[@naturalfitness23]

Grow up

[@niezeldavis770]

Virgin ahh comment

[@azikkii]

Pause

[@davidvance3720]

Touch guys? Pause, Kyrie

[@mangobeepoppin2712]

Who was touching Kyrie before he got into his leadership role?

[@xzavionjames-plummer805]

@@mangobeepoppin2712Lebron prolly touched him good snsnsnsn 😭😭😭

[@steviechampagne]

your low vibrational thoughts are too crude to touch Kyrie

[@mangobeepoppin2712]

@@steviechampagne bro Kyrie is not about to care about any of these jokes or you kissing his ass 🤣💀

[@steviechampagne]

@@mangobeepoppin2712 yeah you’re right! so what?

[@saiyanflow7477]

So much respect for you kyrie you probably won’t see these but I respect your growth !!☝️

[@Slemjay]

Respect on another level 💪🏾

[@AmbassadorAusar]

Sounds like a grown up Kyrie talking and I respect that!🙏🏾

[@ajpenny1427]

Growth as a man & a player....dope!

[@paulchege4853]

I'm happy for this guy man. Hopes he wins it all

[@remigiochilaule1961]

"Being truthful of where I am as a player". The level of self-awareness, incredible. He really grown a lot and it is showing. Love Kyrie. Hope they win the chip

[@amadoumoustaphadieng8660]

Kyrie Irving is the reason why the Dallas Mavericks team is doing great and unexpected things. Keep up the good work! Senegal, West Africa.

[@urbaindelva7869]

Kyrie has grown so much over the last several years. It's great to see him play basketball drama-free for the first time in YEARS. "Touch guys." WHOA, Kyrie.

[@BlueManDrew]

This man is winning

[@kofifiadjoe5013]

Need Kyrie and Luka to go full Kyrie and Bron mode in the NBA Finals!! Would love to see that.

[@adergas1]

Nop, just LuKai mode.

[@roofertroopers1]

You'll be a better commentary than green. When you retire, you speak confidently. You're a real one. Love, you came to Dallas.

[@GentlemensCage]

Touch Luka more please

[@JeremyDoe-w2t]

Kyrie is a real solid dude.

[@_TheGman]

Love Kyrie! No Diddy.

[@erneststewart5718]

Grown men saying no diddy is so stupid. Real men don't have to say that.

[@KINGICE1682]

Touch guy is a ⏸️😂😂😂😂

[@batiso]

Y’all watch too much porn and it shows

[@aznpanda510x]

He ain’t no bus rider

[@eprjct]

True. The Mavs had playoff success, but they never really had a deep run like this.

[@JohnK_]

@@eprjct right, except for the WCF in 2022

[@kingcobra2596]

⁠@@eprjct They were in the WCF two years ago.

[@rahmoney1]

Touch guys is crazy

[@williecatch9]

Wish he was this mature in Brooklyn.

[@warlockmagic3416]

Even Kyrie gave himself a pause after the, "or to really touch guys." 😂

[@nate8604]

Humility. Seems like everything Bron taught him in Cleveland, Kyrie might actually be putting to use now. ❤

[@mchief40]

Pause

[@trisnosumardi4110]

Kyrie ...... Big Respect 💯

[@MistaWordz]

"You don't know what it really takes to run an organization or really touch guys, on and off the court"- Kyrie 2024 ⏸⏸⏸⏸⏸

[@Taxmandarmus]

Kyrie giving me Jcole vibes and his handles are like Coles Bars🔥🔥

[@Kch979]

8:56 If prince caught this ball bro😮...

[@stevenskates861]

Wasn’t his last conference finals appearance in 2021 with the nets?

[@luked10110]

He got injured in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Semifinals. They lost in 7 in overtime without him. That series was definitely the 2 best teams in the league though.

[@grishawinner6727]

Let it be known that Kyrie and Lebron would have won multiple championships if the warriors didn’t recruit KD. The warriors knew they were never getting past these two guys after that 2016 final.

[@JuiceVino87]

Lebum somewhere punching the air right now 😂 Kyrie is a beast!

[@EandDanielsTV]

Can’t wait to see him perform on the biggest stage.

[@johnfisherman2859]

"TOUCH GUYS" pauseeeeeeeeee

[@Tradell]

No diddy

[@Nicomartz52]

Glad that at least one from Brooklyn get Mature.

[@BrolicBoss]

What a difference from Brooklyn kyrie. These players don't want to be where they know it sucks lol. Imagine how many GREAT players are in the league but the team is just trash

[@brendanbloom3366]

How is he any different than Brooklyn?

[@nate8604]

This sounds like an excuse you wouldn’t give to other players.

[@leeprince2396]

Not really fair to say this, but I wish he could have found this Kyrie when he was with LeBron. The thought of that is scary. Nonetheless, I’m proud to see this level of growth.

[@judyclarkson5887]

Are u admitting that Kyrie is forever a sidekick? Lol

[@Melomoney32]

He wasn’t mature with experience in the league yet how could he have this mindset at 23? Yall really dehumanize people and it’s disgusting he’s a regular person like everyone else he just has a particular special skill set worth millions 😅the only difference between us and him

[@brendanbloom3366]

Kyrie is a huge reason cavs ever got their first title. Level of growth? Has nothing to do with Lebron. He has more experience in the league.

[@nate8604]

@@brendanbloom3366lmao, we do know his lack of team success since leaving Cleveland had a lot to with LeBron not being around. Stop the 🧢.

[@brendanbloom3366]

@@nate8604 actually it’s had a lot to do with injuries and little to do with Lebron. 2018 Celtics smoke the cavs and make the finals if kyrie is healthy. 2020 nets could have easily won in the bubble if kd and kyrie were healthy. 2021 nets were beating down the bucks before Gianni’s injured kyrie. 2022 nets season was ruined by covid. 2023 nets were rolling before butler fell into kds knee and both were kd and kyrie were traded and than mavs had little time to gel. Mavs management did a stellar job getting lively gafford Jones Washington and now mavs are about to be in the finals. Get off Lebrons sack. Kyries lack of team success has to do with injuries and Covid.

[@MB-sn8sf]

He took a backseat to leadership to a guy that’s 26 lol. Talk about humble pie.

[@a9029k]

He was talking about 2017. He's now very much the leader on the Mavs. And Luka is 25

[@donsnow8039]

​@a9029k Exactly. Luka's clearly the best player but Kyrie's shown so much leadership since he got to Dallas

[@a9029k]

@@donsnow8039 is it really clear? I would've agreed with you last year and at any point prior, but having watched every Mavs game this season I'm no longer sure.

[@donsnow8039]

@a9029k Yes, it's really not debatable. Kyrie is an amazing number 2 and he's leaned into that role this season more than any other. At times Kyrie can take over a game so he may look better than he is but Luka is the engine behind the offense. It's not close

[@gualbertogarcia305]

COACH Jason Kidd has a certain amount to do with Kyrie’s Maturation. Jason, having been a Point Guard, when He played, to a certain degree Understands what Kyrie is going through.

[@BrolicBoss]

The organization more than the team

[@Escobaz96]

Luka is the most similar player to Bron (stat wise) so it makes sense 🔥🔥🔥

[@YvngGoat_]

Touch who?

[@AceFirstPlace]

ayo big no diddy

[@Kip987]

Shiiiiii Diddy might have got to him

[@kylemclaughlin8319]

Wake tf up

[@MrDayday4641]

⏸️

[@TheSportsBookTrapper]

Kyrie has really won my respect. I thought it wouldn’t work, I thought he was a cancer to teams. I was wrong. Great job Kyrie!

[@TheHezzii]

Touch guys “PAUSE”

[@kawaranai9743]

"Touch guys on and off the court"

[@peacockmusicpage]

There's just some guys who you can never develop chemistry with ( KD, Harden, JT) lol.

[@greenjade9597]

Fam uncle Drew Do u champ u live u r Learning they can't or couldn't poison ☠ U take of yourself and Family 🎉❤ shout out To Jason kidd He believes in you 🎉🎉🎉

[@reemobrooklyn3557]

Touching guys on and off the court? No Diddy No Dwight

[@sammeloo]

Kyrie's top 3 team mates are Luka, Durant and Kevin love

[@petej7002]

Wasnt he in the conference with brooklyn

[@Atlas365247]

Sound like he been listening to COJ

[@kpn_clips]

kyrie winning a chip this year!!!!! I always loved kyrie now im anticipating on him to prove the haters wrong

[@elonmartin5065]

So no Boston image

[@davidvance3720]

Why would there be? Didn't accomplish anything in the short time he was there so why re-live it?

[@johnlinks]

​@@davidvance3720failed in Boston and Brooklyn. He's still not a leader in Dallas. That's Luka

[@MushMunkey]

@@johnlinks he did not fail in brooklyn SHUT UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

@@MushMunkeywhat did he do in Brooklyn?

[@TimeFlyingBy1884]

Yea but he still think the Earth is flat tho.

[@CheersClubMusic]

No Diddy ⛹🏽‍♂️

[@earnwithronbecca6730]

Did he learn from Diddy how to touch guys?

[@dannyboimcnair5869]

Definitely maturity increased since the time with US....but killa & murda gonna pause ⏸️ the mess out of my 1$T favorite player...saying (touching guys on and off court.) definitely 😁 No Diddy

[@stephentanws]

This guy has evolved so much from early uncle Drew days and Flat Earth & Anti Vax days. He’s never been more likeable!

[@AusWal10]

Kyrie is like LeBron, moving around from team to team and still being one of the best players in the league

[@730FlightRisk]

Wasn’t he traded to two of those teams since he left Cleveland?

[@benjaminwilson1804]

@@730FlightRisk He asked for it.

[@JavenFl0yd]

@@benjaminwilson1804no he didn’t he didn’t ask to be traded to Boston the cavs just traded him there same with the nets trading him to Dallas the only one he wanted was to leave Boston to go brooklyn

[@benjaminwilson1804]

@@JavenFl0yd A simple google search would've save you the time from being wrong. He asked Cavs to be traded. He left Celtics as a free agent. He asked Nets to be traded.

[@JavenFl0yd]

@@benjaminwilson1804 bru you not listening😭😭he asked for a trade but not TO BOSTON, all I’m saying is his first destination was to not go to Boston or the Mavs he just was traded there but yes he did request a trade but he didn’t really know where he was going💀

[@lowbatt777]

ayee yoo??

[@pb996]

Stand up dude!

[@Jamie-i6k]

Hes the same as ever still being the 2nd option to a generational talent to get to the finals🤣

[@azrrrrrrrr]

What a failure from lakers org on not getting this guys when he was free agent....i dont get why is Lebron still in that shit org

[@owen7084]

YOU TOUCH GUYS ON THE COURT??

[@davidmcdonalds373]

Touch guys on n off the court??😅

[@marcoperez7330]

I really like Kyrie as a player but Sota will bounce back & make the Finals...

[@ChopAndBrew]

Hope Hope Hope!

[@itzbreath6087]

Touch guys on and off the court....

[@pazramirez2239]

❤❤❤❤

[@ChoicesMade696]

💪🏾

[@redx7193]

Cavs > Mavs 😂

[@MiamiFigueroa]

Ok Diddy.

[@JeremyNagle-to8bu]

Touch guys huh

[@fjb1fjb]

He has changed, he washes his feet and doesn't use toilet paper to wipe his ass

[@MuckNoya]

You actually typed that and thought it was cool to send?

[@deandredavis5264]

😂

[@fjb1fjb]

@@MuckNoya is it not true?

[@johnlinks]

​@@MuckNoyafunny as hell. Learn to get some humor

[@kmsideout]

Was never a leader. Happy he is doing well now.

[@w1-em4nq]

wow, who the heck is this guy? went from conspiracy brat, to a real basketball player.

[@fromthetribeofyahudah9090]

Tf you mean conspiracy brat explain

[@stillmatic03]

He was the same guy before the pandemic. Media just wanted to attack him for not supporting the vax narrative. What he says/does privately on his own twitter no one would know about without media exposure!

[@jayswrld666]

Still the same dude but he realized he couldn’t have an opinion so he just locked in and showed yall he’s really not one to play with on or off the court

[@brendanbloom3366]

You really got triggered over him trolling the media?

[@erneststewart5718]

This amerikkka freedom of speech

[@Dhe13-]

Second can I get a heart?

[@TonySiragusa99]

They don’t do hearts on KZbin

[@Gazz.z]

Can't blame kyrie why he left the cavs. having LBJ as a teammate is tough. after winning the 2016 championship, LeBron just took all the credits, saying he beat the greatest team ever assemble bla bla bla, and he's the Goat.

[@TylerMYName]

Buuttt he did beat the greatest team you can’t take that away from him the hate on Lebron is the reason I like em , ppl hate him so much that’s how I first started watching basketball just to see what’s the fuss about and lord be hold There he was , Kyrie wasn’t ready to lead a team nor take over we all saw what happen when that happen n he left

[@MARQ101HVC]

LeBron gave kyrie plenty of credit when they won, and still does today. You just lying cause you hate LeBron. Kyrie even said he called and apoligized, because he didnt know how hard it was to lead a team at that time.

[@Lowkey-yb4nm]

Facts

[@Gazz.z]

@@MARQ101HVC Like what? when? When he said, "Me" beating that team made me the Greatest of All Time? stop it.

[@Gazz.z]

@@TylerMYName The Greatest Team in NBA history are the 96' Bulls, 01' Lakers, 2017-18 Warriors with KD. so what are you smoking at?

[@tyquanperry6153]

One my favorite players ever so 🥶

[@jdboo1120]

If he knew how to read he wouldn’t be a flat earther. 😆 he definitely wouldn’t have said any of the shit he said, but all jokes aside, glad he’s been able to grow over time.

[@jayswrld666]

…ahhhh so you’re basically saying you’re ignorant to truths of the world?? Just cause he don’t talk about it publicly anymore doesn’t mean he changed his stance he just realized some of yall aren’t there yet and all you can comprehend is the dribble of a basketball

[@brendanbloom3366]

He’s not a flat earther. Stop being so ignorant.

[@chief2651]

@@jayswrld666😂💯🫡

[@christianr1941]

No diddy