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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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,.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

yes. Simply put

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.

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

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.

Thank you for making the distinction between skills and dominance.

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

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

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...

Very good comprehensive commentary much needed!

last 30 seconds is fire

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

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

Ant being the next mj is straight BLASPHEMY tho.

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

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.

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.

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.

... 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.

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 … 🤔

This was a masterpiece!

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.

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....

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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)???

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

Watching kyrie play is like watching a master artist at work

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

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

Great video!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Greatest ball handler of all time, even AI knows

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Kobe is the most skilled EVER. Plus he locked DOWN prime Kyrie at the age of 34 before his Achilles gave out 😂😂😂😂.

Probably the best ball handler of all time

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

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.

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

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

Yes , He’s HIM!

Yes.

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

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

Basketball can be dissected into many different SPECIFIC skills, Kyrie has the best ball handling and artistic finishes. MJ had the most important skills, efficiency and defense. Who is more skilled? MJ is more skilled at things that matter in basketball 🏀

KOBE BRYANT is the most skillful player of all time MY PERSPECTIVE! People always tend to have recency bias. Kyrie had a phenomenal game winner with the left. However Kobe made a left handed three against the MAVS I make that statement to say similar plays have been done before. Kobe is the original, you could say Kyrie is the remix or new school now. Kobe was blessed with the skill and athletic ability. The defensive side is a skill too and Kobe had made plenty of defensive selections. It just seem with Kyrie we leave it at the offensive side. When we say ALL time skills Kobe checks your offensive and defensive boxes comparing the two guards.

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.

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

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

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

Simplest answer YES he is !!!

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

Kyrie and Aaron Rodgers are the exact same person for their sport, most skilled player ever, the media has both of them labeled as crazy, both anti vax, etc

Kyrie has the most beautiful handle ever.

All i have to say is that if he is the most skilled player of all time, then why has he never won mvp or any other individual big accolades and why has he never been on and ALL NBA 1st TEAM??? 🤨🤨 edited: ok, he has won at least rookie of the year but that’s his only individual big accolade.

Steph is his only competition even if you don’t consider shooting a skill

“Ant gassed while guarding Kyrie” Yeah let’s not mention that he came off a very difficult and physically demanding 7-games series against arguably the best team in the NBA. Love Kyrie, but keep context

Pound for pound, yes

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

Yes

Kyrie plays basketball in cursive

Your question is the answer.

Bird played an entire game left handed. This is ridiculous. No one now is half as skilled because all they do is carry

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.

Him not being in the top 75 is crazy.

That is crazy hard to guard to be honest.

I'm going to say no . Because to say that it would mean defensively also . That would be Michael Jeffrey Jordan . The awe you spoke of while watching Kyrie is the same sentiment most people expressed about Jordan including his peers . Pretty much everything you're saying regarding Kyrie was said of Jordan except 3 point shooting , which we know he didn't choose to concentrate on ... didn't have to . Not once did you mention defense ... right ? Case closed !