Former All-Star Gilbert Arenas provides a unique point in the legacy debate between Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard.

Kyrie Irving’s first field goal of Game 4 against the LA Clippers didn’t occur until the 5:32 mark of the second quarter. The Clippers — playing without Kawhi Leonard for the second time in ...

Irving was 10 of 13 from the field in the second half, starting with a layup that broke a 52-52 halftime tie. After a 3-pointer from Doncic, Irving added a 3 for an 8-0 run. Dallas didn't trail again.

Irving also dominated on the defensive end. According to ESPN Stats & Information tracking, the Clippers were 2-of-18 from the floor with Irving as the primary defender in Game 6.

Kyrie Irving, who played for Boston early in his career and didn't exactly treat the fans well when he left, knows he needs to play better in Game 2.

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving leaves the court after beating the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Dallas.

According to Arenas, the only two reasons Irving lands a superior hand over Lillard are that the latter hasn't been the face ...

Kyrie Irving ends his struggles against his former team with a key role in an overwhelming Game 4 Finals win. From NBA.com Staff Kyrie Irving had not beaten the Celtics since 2021 before Friday ...

Former NBA champion Jeff Teague explained why he'd rather defend Kyrie Irving than Golden State Warriors superstar Steph ...

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving scores past San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in San Francisco.

And Kyrie Irving’s use of positive self-talk, monologue or inner dialogue, as Kyrie calls it, plays a big part in his improvement on the defensive end, as he mentioned himself.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/warriors as Former NBA Star Makes Controversial Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving Statement.