We've Never Seen This Version Of Kyrie Irving 

In Dallas, we call him...Supreme Kai (Dragon Ball Z reference)

He’s everyone’s favorite player’s favorite player.

I remember when he was in Boston fans criticised him for getting too many shots, then next game he recorded 16 assist a night. He's like he can do whatever he wants on the court.

I feel like Kidd should get some of the credit for how connected Kyrie is playing. Kyrie himself deserves the most credit of course, but Kidd was an idol to Kyrie growing up in New Jersey, and I feel like Kidd has gotten the whole team to buy in whole-heartedly on both ends of the court and play at a higher level than would've been expected from this roster. I also feel like Kidd has fostered an environment where both Kyrie and Luka have clearly taken on leadership roles.

2yrs ago they wanted him to retire. They all said his time had passed. The took his sneaker deal. They said the most vile things things about him. Kyrie is playing the best basketball of his life. Who's talking now? TNT, ESPN 😮

Kyrie's defense is elite this season.. he's not a liability but rather a threat in defense..

Kyrie has been the Mavericks most important player these playoffs so far, he is getting other involved, playing great defense, providing vocal leadership and being the go to guy down the stretch….. the Mavs real mvp

Because in Dallas he gets the chance to show his superstar skills along with another superstar and finally get the credit he deserves! Plus this is a team game, not a one star game.

How can you not like Kyrie?

This is the best co-star for Luka. Kyrie plays so unselfishly and also has the ability to take over if it is needed. That’s why stats is so misleading. Kyrie could easily drop 40 points if he wants to or needs to. Dude plays the right way and spends his energy on defense and facilitate. If you think Kyrie is just a 17 ppg player, you are completely wrong and clueless. This guy is a walking bucket and has been helping the team and Luka so much that now they are a legit contender.

That clip at the end where Kyrie gives his shoe to a little girl in the stand is so emblematic of what kind of a person he is. He is loved by his peers, not just his teammates, but around the league. The respect he shows to his elders (shaking Hubie's hand before the match) and the poise he has in his interviews, being the first to point out how well his teammates performed. I'm so glad he came to Dallas, where at least he gets the respect he deserves, he seems very much at home here.

It’s interesting to see how both Steph and Kyrie have become better defenders as they have gotten older.

Kyrie been doing this since Cleveland it was on notice against Golden State

Happy for Kai, man. After allat bs, there’s still many who love ‘em! He has my support!

What kyrie doing is prime igodala defense Always hands up , body block then snatch

Tbh it was Kyrie who won that Cleveland title he just doesn't get the credit bc he was playing with Labron #poloticsasusual

Kyrie is literally sacrificing his scoring to let his teammates cook

i think it must be players from duke think none of them flop and sell foul calls but man imagine had kyrie ever started working on flopping like some of big scorers he would have some massive scoring seasons just like the rest i have never once saw him flopping... ever...

Kai been doing this, why are yall surprised… stop it, he been him.

Great breakdown. Loved the video. Keep up the good work

the only reason why he is willing to let down his score average and sacrifice defending and playmaking is his belief that his yeam coulg go very far, and if Kyrie belive this, I belive it too.

Best handles all time

I remember someone said if Kyrie was 6’6….. it would have been something crazy to see

Ngl those anta 1’s fire shoe too.. super nice

He is a leader .. Silent one .. but his presence just changes everything.

That pass from behind the back to luka omg he touched the floor to maintain balance then a beautiful no look just beautiful

🎉great videos

Glad to see kyrie doing well and mavs fans getting the version of kyrie we all loved in cleveland. #GoMavs #GoCavs

What people said kyrie a ball hog 😂 he always be able to do this crazy how many people hate on him

Thx bro for your explanation ❤

Excellent analysis

It only works because kyrie is such a lethal scorer, forcing the defense to guard him hard, leaving the outside open

I think the most impressive part is playing beside Luka especially knowing that Luka is also ball dominant.

Great vid. Really need to slow it down to appreciate the unparalleled level of genius.

Kyrie is phenomenal. Man... this whole roster has been hoopin.

Watching Kyrie and Luka cut up defences is truly a joy to watch.

I’m here for the Ky love and good balanced Basketball analysis. Good job

We said this before, Kyrie will lead in steals for the playoffs.

Having the luxury of playing as passively as you can for 2-3 quarters because you have Luka in your team is prolly every player's wet dream. Now Kai can only focus on putting the other team away if he needs to in the 4th quarter.

I like this Kai!

Dallas calls him Kai put respect on my boy name

Its crazy but Kyrie is Dallas’s BEST defender throughout these playoffs

Super dope break down 👌🏾 mavs in 5

Just wow 1:17 In my home we found Japanese name for him.

Good breakdown, you don't need clickbait titles bro. We've seen him play this role before and besides that there were no changes in style or shot select ion, dribbling etc

Kyrie gainin that OG strength.

can't wait to see dallas vs timberwolves!

It all has to do with the coach he works hard for … and of the city …what a great job Mr Kidd 🙌🏽

the GOAT

You will do video about sga?

And i remember some ppl picking steph over kai for defense.. 😂😂

YEAH HE HAS DEFERRED HIS OFFENSIVE ATTEMPT TO PRESERVE ENERGY ,VIDEO WAS EXCELLENT, BECAUSE IT HAS A LOT OF INSITE TO HOW MUCH DEFENSE IS BEING PLAYED NITE IN AND OUT.

Compared to him with cavs, He now has a reliable teammates (offensively) aside from luka. With Cavs, the offense only relies on ky and bron... but after all, it's the maturity on how he understands the game. just a unique player, he don't want to be the spotlight on every game (even if he's able if he want too) 🤷‍♂

Like Jordan to Kobe, maybe we will witness greatness still

He’s my king

The man has perfected his craft

This man is 13 -0 in game 6 playoff games. Lets go Mavericks

We have seen it in the 2016 playoffs kind of especially in the finals; glimpses of it I should say.

Hes so smart hes learning from Luka and teaching Luka at the same time. Best offensive player no doubt.

Champion again ❤💯

Kyries 2nd rind imnant his my best play maker of all time you yet to see Irvin dishing out some dribbles jocic kyrie 🏆🥇🥇🥇

9 points wow

This video aged pretty well

Bottom line is: OKC is screwed Good breakdown

💙🌪️🏀🐴Sup.Kai Is On 🔥

You have seen this Kyrie before... go back 7yrs or so! I watched... WATCHED him in Brooklyn. He has always been that! The problem is, instead of looking at his basketball, they (media) judge him based of non-basketball stuff and it's all y'all hear.

Didn't we see this in Cleveland? How soon people forget

Yeah we have. We haven’t seen him on a team that other players were able to take a back seat. He and Don splitting the offense allows this.

This aged really well... not only did he make it to the WCF but he made it to the finals. I think Dallas is gonna win the chip

If kyrie woulda got the jab he’d be on the USA team that’s how gay the USA team is

at 1:16 look how Luka swipes Dort's hand away lmfaoo Luka fed up with him

Kyrie turning into an assist machine and playing the passing lanes like A.I. on defense is amazing. OKC clearly decided to overplay him and make others score. Turns out if he passes the other guys hit their shots so we have to give the other players credit here too

Kai Should get playoffs mvp

Kyrie Irving is the Wizard King ain't no way of getting around it .

My glorious King 🤴

and this shows how young OKC is....but they still gon be great

Exactly. Dark horse Tbh

Kyrie best player in NBA

Note: Mavs are currently 3-0 in the western conference finals.

That's Unc Drew ❤

I think Kyrie learned from Jason Kidd and added that to his already amazing skill set.

Kai mad nice

LET'S! GO! MAVS!!!!

Bro kayrie is a master. The only thing on that move is the stress hi put in knee. I start coping his move and I got a couple injuries.

lets go mavs

THATS MY GOATTTT

We let the man live here. Give the man his peace and he will pay it forward for the city.

Kyrie looking like Kratos these days 😭😭😭

People talk so bad about Kyrie but now everyone noticed he was a big part of lebron winning that chip in Cleveland

this is sage mode kyrie irving

Kyrie is literally getting ready to get another ring in already calling it

Kyrie playing all-NBA defense rn

The more he gets old, the more he gets better...

U must’ve not seen Cleveland Kyrie I guess

Hes playing more like a classic PG

Any criticism that Kyrie received two years ago was well-deserved due to his own self don't play blame game.

kyrie is playing as a playmaker while Luka finds his consistency because they’d need luka if they win against okc thats my opinion

K.I. CAN PLAY ENTIRE COURT. SCORES HE CAN DO THAT TOO. YALL JUST SEEING HIM BLOW UP THAT MAN ALWAYS HAD MADD SHINE! WATCH & LEARN WATCH & LEARN

Kyrie > SGA

Irving gain enlightenment and learn a lot on how Luka’s playing.