Klay Thompson gushed over Kyrie Irving’s superb ability on the basketball court docket as a real scorer.
With the Mavericks obliterating the Pelicans 132-91 final evening, spirits are excessive in Dallas. Kyrie Irving had one more spectacular evening to steer his crew to victory.
Irving delivered 18 factors whereas taking pictures an astonishing 4-5 from the three-point line. Not far behind him was Klay Thompson, who delivered 19 factors whereas going 5-9 from deep.
The 2 former rivals have gelled fairly properly collectively, and it seems there’s a new-found bond and respect between the 2 stars.
Any semblance of animosity between Irving and Thompson from their days competing in opposition to one another for the NBA championship seems to have dissipated.
And this was clear when Thompson gushed over Irving within the post-game press convention. After the sport, Klay Thompson acknowledged Kyrie Irving as the most effective shooters in NBA historical past.
“It’s superb. I’ve performed with Kyrie on USA groups, confronted him loads of occasions, guarded him loads of occasions. So it’s good to not must take care of that anymore.”
“He’s so superb. His physique management, his deal with, his shot… He’s actually one among one, and it’s a blessing to be his two-guard. Probably the greatest shooters I’ve ever performed with… Extremely environment friendly.”
Thompson would know simply how expert a shooter is, having confronted off in opposition to him quite a few occasions. However now, he will get to witness it as his teammate.
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Kyrie Irving’s performances this season have been completely good. The previous All-Star is averaging 24.3 factors, 5.2 assists, and 4.4 rebounds whereas taking pictures 54.5% from the sector and 53.8% from deep.
Thompson wasn’t the one one to reward Kyrie after the sport. Luka Doncic additionally shared his amazement over attending to see Irving carry out on the highest stage frequently.
“It’s easy; as a result of he’s Kyrie Irving. I get to see it on a regular basis, it’s nonetheless superb. It would amaze me until the top of the times we play collectively. He’s simply unreal.”
“He actually impresses you as you’ll be able to see some of these things. He performs the identical within the sport, simply unreal to look at him within the health club… By no means the tallest man on the court docket. The best way he finishes with the ball is simply unbelievable. Then his jumpshot, he actually can’t miss.”
Irving’s legacy as the most effective gamers ever is cemented. However he nonetheless has an extended profession forward, and will simply add to his legacy. Mavericks followers will hope his subsequent success comes whereas he performs for them.
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