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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 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

[–] PeePauw@alien.top 1 points 1 year 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 1 year ago

Curry is better.

[–] NuggLyfe2167@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

You're wrong.

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

Skip 2 my Lou was pretty good

[–] InviteTop8946@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

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

Best ever, and I’m old af

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 1 year ago

Tim Hardaway, first of his name.

[–] PointBlankCoffee@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Easily and the players would agree with this

[–] SnooPies6274@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Yes theres no debate

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

"Pete Maravich" 💀

[–] Electronic_Bet_9919@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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

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

[–] electricHats75@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago