How did Kyrie score this layup brehs

[scarhead]

What stands out the most to me is the unorthodox rhythm/pattern of his handles.
Hesi's and crossovers generally need a certain off-beat timing to be effective but most of it is side to side change of pace and then sudden acceleration,
whereas with Kyrie, he sometimes does the front push and pull back (the front push dribble with extra spin on it is the 3rd dribble he does in the video in the OP, without the yo yo pull back part, to lure Draymond Green to reach in and lose balance)


(another example of the push dribble with extra spin to split the defenders. vid starts at 2:09 mark)
in addition the side to side change of pace and is really good at mixing being physical with finesse.

 

[MJ Truth]

Kyrie got the best offensive game in the league ...imo of course

I think, outside of James Harden, he's the best one-on-one player in the league.

 

[MAKAVELI25]

I think, outside of James Harden, he's the best one-on-one player in the league.

Harden is a better playmaker, but I can't tell if that's just cuz Kyrie doesn't focus on that aspect of his game.

But if we're talking offensive game as a whole, Kyrie Irving is a phenom. When you take in to account the body control (ridiculous), upper body strenght and ability to finish at the rim (fukkING ridiculous) the handles (maybe best ever), and ability to shoot as well as shoot off the dribble, how does one fukking stop this kid?


Harden's playmaking/vision is ahead of Kyrie and he has a softer jumper (better form?), but all around, Kyrie's offensive skillset is the best in the league.

 

[nairdas]

Real shyt, ever since like game 3, Kyrie was ON ONE. nikka had to be hitting like 70% from the field the rest of the way. Seemed like he could not miss.

 

[The_Third_Man]

it's his unbelievable handle as I told ya before the finals
http://www.thecoli.com/threads/is-it-safe-to-say-that-kyrie-irving-got-the-best-handle-ever.432980/

as far as body control and finishing (healthy) Derrick Rose and Wade are the best I've seen.

 

[BamdaDon]

I feel bad for some of you. Anybody thinking kyrie arrived CLEARLY didn't watch the 2015 season. Breh actually lost a step ,jumper got worst and handles weren't as good. Even his damn layups weren't as nice

 

[360Waves]

The craziest thing is he hit a layup exactly like that with his RIGHT hand only a few possessions prior...also on Gaymond.

 

[SoulController]

one of the best finishing guards ever, he just has an innate sense of touch

 

[ManBearPig]

 

[NYC Rebel]

What stands out the most to me is the unorthodox rhythm/pattern of his handles.
Hesi's and crossovers generally need a certain off-beat timing to be effective but most of it is side to side change of pace and then sudden acceleration,
whereas with Kyrie, he sometimes does the front push and pull back (the front push dribble with extra spin on it is the 3rd dribble he does in the video in the OP, without the yo yo pull back part, to lure Draymond Green to reach in and lose balance)


(another example of the push dribble with extra spin to split the defenders. vid starts at 2:09 mark)
in addition the side to side change of pace and is really good at mixing being physical with finesse.

To me, he's the Barry Sanders of the NBA.

 

[Microfracture]

Its crazy he came into the league with this well-developed of a skillset. He perfectly understands angles, touch, and english with some of the best body control and adjustment after contact you'll ever see. He routinely picks a high point on the glass that even 7 footers can't reach, and the touch is so soft that the rim guides the ball in almost every time.

I never get tired of talking about Kyrie's game

 

[ghostwriterx]

Goat below the rim finisher
Goat handles

Living legend

This, looks like he barely gets off the ground yet he still finishes consistently over 7 footers.

 

[NYC Rebel]

This, looks like he barely gets off the ground yet he still finishes consistently over 7 footers.

The way he baits defenders, showing the ball with his right hand going up for a shof before switching to his left hand.


It allows him to take contact and still finish

 

[Take_Note]

My fav player in the league

 

[PortCityProphet]

And to think he get it all from an old unathletic white dude

Any player from the 50s and 60s >>>>>new cats