Kyrie Irving Fires Back With Emotional Message After 38-Yr-Old Kevin Durant’s Bold Praise
When it comes to handles, NBA fans usually put Kyrie Irving at the top of the list. The Dallas Mavericks star is regarded as one of the best ball handlers. Even his fellow NBA stars have occasionally praised how he controls the basketball. His former Brooklyn Nets co-star, Kevin Durant, was asked which skill he’d [...]
Kevin Durant, the 38-year-old star of the Houston Rockets, recently found himself complimenting the ball-handling skills of Kyrie Irving, a 28-year-old member of the Dallas Mavericks. The compliment caught Irving off guard but he responded with an emotional message expressing appreciation and mutual respect. Irving, who played alongside Durant for the Brooklyn Nets from 2019 to 2023, acknowledged that Durant's compliment was a nod to his ball-handling abilities and a recognition of their mutual respect.
Despite the short stint they spent together on the Nets, both players hold each other in high regard. Currently, the Mavericks and Rockets are set to face off in a preseason game on Friday at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. While Irving's future with the Mavericks has been a topic of trade rumors, veteran NBA insider Tim MacMahon suggested that it wouldn't be surprising if the Mavericks consider trading him this season.
MacMahon noted that the organization's goal is to build a sustainable contender with a 19-year-old prodigy, Cooper Flagg, at the center. Due to this focus, MacMahon believes that it's possible Kyrie Irving could be moved during the deadline.
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