Kyrie Irving?is undoubtedly the most crafty player NBA has witnessed. Ever since his first year in Cleveland, he has showcased his lethal on-ball capabilities. One of Irving’s most raw displays of craftiness came during the 2016 NBA Finals against Golden State Warriors.?LeBron James?and Kyrazzle-Dazzle went for a historic run against the contending champions, solidifying the duo as one of the most dynamic and fierce. The two superstars can very well hold their ground in a game, yet their partnership complements each other. In turn, the NBA world has been expecting their re-pairing with ever-going rumors since their separation.
Despite their decorated time together, the two personalities are known to be different. LeBron for instance is known for being politically-correct and diplomatic, whereas Kyrie has had his battles with the media over the last few years. Regardless, the duo has mutual respect. They don’t shy away from handing each other their due credits.
LeBron James puts respect on Kyrie’s skills
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Bron has long been expected to pair up with Kyrie in?the Lakers. Initially, the LA camp were projected to pursue Irving before the 2023 trade deadline. The chances of reunion increased this offseason due to certain contract and monetary situations. However, Irving agreed to sign an extension with the Dallas Mavericks.
Despite zero active chances of teaming up with Irving, LeBron James recently took to social media to bestow a remarkable honor upon his former teammate. He did that by reposting a post by @hooper on his story.
LeBron giving high praise to Kyrie Irving on his IG story 🙌
(via @kingjames) pic.twitter.com/OjRMNAxuYy
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 17, 2023
The post featured a comment on Kyrie’s handle stating him the best ever to orchestrate the ball. LBJ reposted the snippet onto his Instagram @kingjames story captioning with “EVER!!!!!!!!!!” Following the image was a recent highlight mix of Kyrie from a scrimmage for @morethanarun.
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NBA has seen extraordinary ball-handling skills from legends like Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson, and others. However, Kyrie is widely acknowledged as the greatest ball-handler of all time. His unparalleled capability to navigate through double teams and maneuver past various defensive strategies is exceptional.?
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Amidst the hibernating hopes of Kyrie and?The Chosen One?wearing the same jersey, a new rumor has recently popped up.
Brian Windhorst believes in the duo’s pair-up
According to ESPN’s NBA expert Brian Windhorst, there is still a possibility of a future reunion between Bron and Kyrie Irving. But, it would likely happen at a later time.
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On his?Spotify podcast, Windhorst said, ?I will say this – I do think LeBron has an interest in playing with Kyrie Irving again. I think he likes the idea of playing with Kyrie ? the concept of playing with Kyrie and Anthony Davis.”
The NBA Guru claimed that Anthony Davis is the best big man to pair up with The King. “I believe,” he added, “the best guard pairing LeBron?s ever had is Kyrie Irving.?
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With Dwyane Wade not in the picture anymore, it is true that Kyrie is not only the most talented PG but also the best-fitting one when it comes to playing alongside James. Considering their past success, would a reunion between James and Kyrie Irving make the Lakers a formidable championship contender?