Utathya is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. A true storyteller at heart, Utathya believes that the NBA provides some of the most exhilarating narratives in the sports world. He would know, especially considering his 3+ years of writing experience in the sports ecosystem. His first foray into basketball came in 2010, when he discovered NCAA basketball. This is when he not only fell in love with the game, but also, specifically, with Kyrie Irving. His mesmerizing ball handling coupled with his extraordinary finishing ability left a huge imprint on Utathya. Ever since, he has been a die-hard Kyrie Irving fan, following the enigma's career no matter where he plays.