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Is Kyrie Irving the most overrated player in the NBA? (Original Post) geek tragedy Jun 2016 OP
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against the GSW this season, he's shooting 19/62. He had 1 assist last night, and geek tragedy Jun 2016 #2
Not His Biggest Fan ProfessorGAC Jun 2016 #3
Cleveland would probably have been swept in last year's finals geek tragedy Jun 2016 #4
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Curry had a terrible first half. nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #6
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Probably, but Kevin Love being out certainly is helping geek tragedy Jun 2016 #8
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The Dubs will be fine relax. Ricflairwoo Jun 2016 #11
I'd take these PG's before Irving Ricflairwoo Jun 2016 #13
That's A Pretty Good List ProfessorGAC Jun 2016 #15
He's a bum Ricflairwoo Jun 2016 #10
Though he had a pretty good game tonight. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #12
Horrible D Ricflairwoo Jun 2016 #14
reply dylb2 Feb 2017 #16

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geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
2. against the GSW this season, he's shooting 19/62. He had 1 assist last night, and
Mon Jun 6, 2016, 06:53 AM
Jun 2016

he continues to get eaten alive when supposedly playing defense.

other than dribbling, what does he do that justifies the hype he gets?

ProfessorGAC

(64,827 posts)
3. Not His Biggest Fan
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 12:20 PM
Jun 2016

I'd rather have John Wall from the teams in the east. A little bigger, a little faster and plays defense far better. Still not that good a shooter, but he's certainly not worse than Irving.

The big hype was based upon his draft position and the need to anoint a big 3 in Cleveland when Lebron came back.

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
4. Cleveland would probably have been swept in last year's finals
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 12:23 PM
Jun 2016

had Love and Irving played.

You can't play with only 3 decent defenders on the floor against Golden State.

That's madness.

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Ricflairwoo

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11. The Dubs will be fine relax.
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 01:15 AM
Jun 2016

After what we all saw last series do any of u doubt the Warriors will come back with a vengeance? Cmon. This was a gimme game. Tristan Thompson is NOT gonna put up those kinda numbers again. JR " the chucker" Smith got hot but he is streaky , same as Irving. The Warriors are consistent in what they do night in and night out. The Cavs don't have enough.

ProfessorGAC

(64,827 posts)
15. That's A Pretty Good List
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 08:22 AM
Jun 2016

I would not have thought of Teague, even if i took the time earlier. Wall just popped into my head, but yeah, i would take Teague over Irving.

 

Ricflairwoo

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10. He's a bum
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 01:08 AM
Jun 2016

Ive said that all along. Ok. Bum is s bit harsh but he is quick I'll give him that. Other than that , I don't see it. He plays zero D, can't shoot. I don't get the hype either. I guess it's because he's on LB's team. I laugh whenever I hear people call him an elite PG. now D Lilliard is another story.

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