Kyrie Irving is one of the best ball handlers in the NBA right now and has proved his skills multiple times in the past. Kyrie won the MVP award in the 2014 NBA All-Star games without even aiming at the award. In a conversation, Kyrie explained how he was playing that game with a very casual attitude and was there just to have some fun. Surprisingly, Kyrie ended up winning the MVP award, which remains one of his career’s highlights.
Kyrie Irving’s goal for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game
Just a day before the game, Kyrie Irving gave an interview at Nike House of Hoops, where he was asked several questions about the game. He was asked about his plans for the All-Star game; Kyrie explained that he is aiming to go there have fun, and put on a good game for the fans.
I’m just trying to go out there and have fun and put on a show for the fans. I’m going iso on everybody at the top of the key or on the wing. [laughs] That’s what it’s about. The past All-Star games, if you’ve watched them, it was real competitive and it’s the greatest players in the world playing on one stage. I think the fans just want to see us compete and play hard.
It was quite clear that Kyrie was out there with a casual attitude, as he mentioned he just wanted to have fun on the court. His ending up winning MVP was a little surprising but at the same time, it shows how strong as a player Kyrie is.
Kyrie Irving puts on a show at the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/ZqX7VmnEbH
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Kyrie is undoubtedly one of the finest players in the league right now. His iconic 2016 shot over Steph Curry is still remembered by the fans. Over the years, Kyrie Irving has emerged as one of the players who has saved his teams multiple times at the end time.
The seven-time NBA All-Star was also a part of the US National team in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and helped his team win the title.
