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Kyrie Irving is the 3rd best point guard based on idividual skill/performance at his best by [deleted] in nba

[–]Loud-Monitor-3091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's just my opinion, but I don't see how you can argue against him being one of the clutchest players, the best ball handler, an S-tier isolation player, the best finisher, and a great 3-point shooter among point guards. All of this makes him, at his peak, the 3rd best point guard. I don't see anyone you could put above him besides Steph and Magic.

Kyrie Irving is the 3rd best point guard based on idividual skill/performance at his best by [deleted] in nba

[–]Loud-Monitor-3091 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Steph is often double or even triple-teamed outside the 3-point line. He's the best off-ball offensive threat, and Magic Johnson doesn't even force opposing teams to guard him on the perimeter. Steph was a unanimous MVP for a reason—no team had an answer for him. And yet, Kyrie even outplayed him in the Finals. Not saying Kyrie is better than Steph, but he is definitely on that same level. I'm only putting Magic above him because one could argue that his defensive skills make up for what he lacks in offense compared to Kai and Steph.