NBA G League Star’s Kyrie Irving-Esque Finisher at FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup Leaves Spectators in Awe

An NBA G League player recently stunned the crowd with a stellar and impressive finish while earning an effortless hoop. Spectators were especially left in awe when they noticed that the finishing maneuver was almost an exact replica of a Kyrie Irving finish. This sent the crowd into a cheering frenzy at the USA versus Lithuania basketball match on Friday, much like the audience in a dynamic Dallas Mavericks match.

After a staunch victory at the FIBA’s 3×3 World Tour 2023, USA Basketball is going full force at the U23 World Cup. NBA G League star Trey McGowens who is making his debut this year shined through with good hoops and passes. In fact, he’s getting the most attention for his near-unguardable Kyrie Irving layups.

Epic Kyrie Irving finish taking commentators and opponents by storm

Trey McGowens was announced for this year’s FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup alongside three more NBA G League players. The 6’4 guard displayed an impeccable Kyrie Irving finish while playing against the national 3×3 basketball team of Lithuania. The official X handle of FIBA 3×3 Basketball shared a tweet showcasing the effortlessly smooth layup execution by McGowens.

The tweet carried the caption, “McGowens doing his best Kyrie impression! #3X3U23.” The snippet displayed McGowens receiving the ball at the three-point arc and receiving a brilliant screen from his teammate. This was more than enough for the NBA G League player who charged to the ring and made the play. McGowens went straight for the kill as a defender tried to unsuccessfully block his shot. The commentators in the video were absolutely thrilled by the quick, accurate, and impossible layup execution.

One of the commentators said, “Taking a runway at the basket, McGowens, Oh My God how did he get that in!?” The commentator went again when the slow-motion action replay was shown, saying, “I’m not sure how he got that in. Look at this one, oh my goodness!” Kyrie Irving is known for getting a hoop in even the most impossible situations with the most insane movements. McGowens treated the crowd with an almost similar visual delicacy. In fact, he also led the scoreboard in points, just like the NBA star.

Trey McGowens powers USA through with a win

Team USA entered the U23 FIBA 3×3 World Cup after a long gap of four years since 2019. Trey McGowens got chosen for this year’s squad after displaying his finesse in the scoring and steals department. The tournament taking place in Lublin, Poland witnessed a staunch performance by the US who beat Lithuania by a score of 21-16. In fact, Trey McGowens scored 13 of the 21 points himself.

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McGowens harassed the Lithuanian defense with Kyrie Irving layups and free throws and kept the score of the US side ticking. McGowens boasts an impressive collegiate record of almost 1,200 points, 200 steals, and 400 rebounds in just four seasons (2018-2022). Following his stellar showstopping run, the US will now move with stronger momentum for the World Cup trophy.

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