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I know people will say Allen Iverson, Isiah Thomas, Jamal Crawford, Pete Maravich, Steph Curry, Chris Paul but to me, Kyrie has the best handles that I've ever seen. Tbh, I don't think it's all that close. Yes, I have seen most of those legends play but I don't think any of them compare to Kyrie. Whenever I have this opinion, I keep getting told that it's recency bias and I'm only thinking like that because I'm seeing Kyrie play NOW but it's eye test. The man has the ball on a string. Personally, I think it's the highest level of ball handling that has graced the NBA. Just my 2 cents.

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[–] ponder_grace@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I don’t know if I would even put him on the same level as someone like Stephon marbury.

[–] believemedude@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

In my opinion he absolutely does. AI still has the best crossover but full package it’s Kyrie.

[–] PeePauw@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I think he can do the most impressive things dribbling. I think AI could do less technically, but hated you more so his stuff, while less crazy, was more effective.

[–] heysuess@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Curry is better.

[–] NuggLyfe2167@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

You're wrong.

[–] Doctor-TobiasFunke-@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Skip 2 my Lou was pretty good

[–] InviteTop8946@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Probably, but Crawford's length make his moves look slicker (IMO)

[–] CIark@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Turbulent_Elk_3676@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

He’s up there. Kyrie, Jason Williams, rafer Alston, isiah Thomas and Tim hardaway are all in the mix

[–] icecream_for_brunch@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Best ever, and I’m old af

[–] Impossible-Animal569@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Flashiest, you mean?

The best way to assess who has a good handle is not how flashy they are, but how do they beat players off the dribble, how do they protect the ball, and how often do they turn the ball over as a result of their ball handling?

You could say Michael Jordan has one of, if not the best handle in NBA history by sheer ability of being able to beat players off the dribble, and not turn the ball over.

[–] podcast4ddict@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Tim Hardaway, first of his name.

[–] PointBlankCoffee@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Easily and the players would agree with this

[–] SnooPies6274@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yes theres no debate

[–] blue74821@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Ziz__Bird@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

"Pete Maravich" 💀

[–] Electronic_Bet_9919@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Tell me you’re a zoomer without telling me you’re a zoomer

[–] Imaginary_Office_658@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Very original we get like 6 of these exact same posts a year

[–] electricHats75@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago