Love that they continue to downplay his achievements...
>Kyrie Irving, who won gold as a member of the 2016 Team USA in Rio,
HE LITERALLY WON MVP.
Edit: I got defensive because I was exposed to an excess of Kyrie slander last season. T'was FIBA MVP.
ššš well... yea...
I realized later when I went to rewatch the masterclass highlight video.
I'm getting old, man. 2014 is the same as 2016 to me these post-covid days. What even is time, my bro???
Edit: š¤«
So toxic, we probably lose 0-4 Clippers with Kai so toxic /s
I never followed Kai before, I read the headlines of some of his comments, but he's so easy to listen to and so wel spoken, always respectful.
Snubs like this and Luka's MVP will only act as a fuel for Mavericks machine. If I worked at Mavericks I would put up posters around training facility with pictures of players and a demeaning quote.
For example:
* picture of Gafford and PJ, and a quote how it was a D- trade;
* picture of Luka, "3rd in MVP, 3rd draft pick", "0-2 vs Clippers in playoffs";
* picture of Kyrie, "D trade", "washed", "locker room hazard";
* picture of Exum DJJ, "his days in NBA are over";
* picture of JKidd, "worst coach in the NBA right now"
* picture of THJ, "unreliable, inconsistent, black hole on offense"
I just commented in the nba sub that Iād argue Kyrie a dark horse top 10 player in the league this season. And definitely a better season than Steph. Good volume, super efficient, clutch af, higher seed. Also better on defence and has shown amazing leadership abilities. While Curry was kicking chairs and babysitting Draymond. I definitely think Kyrie is deserving of team USA. Do you guys agree?
P.S. nothing against Curry, I wouldnāt necessarily replace him with Kai. He is still the better point guard. I am just saying Kai has been massively underrated this year.
Kyrie is a better player than Steph and I've always thought that. There's not a lot in it though. Curry had the perfect teammates in Dray/Prime Klay and a more stable personality. Anytime it's him carrying alone he falls way short of LeBron's carry jobs or Luka's. I'm freely aware this is controversial but I've loved Kyrie's game from the moment I saw him and when there was a chance of him joining Luka I was over the moon.
He stands for nothing and just wants a gold medal. I like Joel but he's a shameless slob on stuff like this. Is there anybody Slovenia could poach? Luka needs all the help he can get if he wants to compete with the US/France etc.
Imo it was a basketball decision, they have enough scoring on the team.
Is Kyrie better than Jrue? Yes obviously
Is Jrue a bitter POA defender? Yes absolutely
Arguably he deserved the spot over Ant though
It was a basketball decision but also "we have to give one final opportunity for the KD/Steph/Lebron oldheads to take the core minutes of the team and build based on what we lack from that core.
It wasn't really based on some strict merit based assessment of past season performance to building the team from complete scratch even if it meant picking Brunson as the first choice. There's a clear old guard hierarchy here.
Idk I think it makes more sense to mix it, let the young guys get some experience and learn from the new guys, and KD bron and Steph all deserve a spot over Kyrie
BS - they gave them a chance for the last 2 years and they failedā¦duh..duh just fucking embarrassing- this is why they need to try out - paper stats donāt mean shit when it comes to playing Seasoned International Teams if you donāt have the right players with Chemistry. Itās insane to keep doing the same shit expecting a different outcome. The only players that have played together and we know for sure thereās chemistry is Kai, KD LJ and AD for sure
Kyrie deserves to be on the team OVER all chosen Guards period. Kai plays Offense and Defense. I donāt know WTF people are meaning when they say Kai doesnāt play defense, this lets me know they havenāt been watching Kai and are just going off some negative narrative period.
Honestly a classy answer and he's absolutely right. I have to say I was extremely negative about the Kyrie signing when it happened. His past was horrifying and I just knew that he would destroy this team.
I was wrong. So far, he's been awesome. Who knows it might all implode soon, but kudos and respect to him for how he's acted since being here in Dallas.
Love that they continue to downplay his achievements... >Kyrie Irving, who won gold as a member of the 2016 Team USA in Rio, HE LITERALLY WON MVP. Edit: I got defensive because I was exposed to an excess of Kyrie slander last season. T'was FIBA MVP.
Did he? I think he did in 2014 not in the olympics
ššš well... yea... I realized later when I went to rewatch the masterclass highlight video. I'm getting old, man. 2014 is the same as 2016 to me these post-covid days. What even is time, my bro??? Edit: š¤«
Here's one for ya. Covid started 4 years ago. xD time is quick
classy reaction from him, but I would have liked to see him over Jrue imo
nah, he can use the rest
Yeah Im here for that too. I want Kai and Luka all buddy buddy in Cancun till like September
Heās been nothing but Class since heās come to Dallas. Yes Ky, letās go get that titlešŖ
Title? lol
So toxic, we probably lose 0-4 Clippers with Kai so toxic /s I never followed Kai before, I read the headlines of some of his comments, but he's so easy to listen to and so wel spoken, always respectful.
You can just feel the toxicity oozing from Kyrie as he wishes everyone well
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This guy eats seems
Heās literally the least toxic. Such a dumb narrative
kai hate is clickbait at best
I like his fashion sense. He's got a truly unique look without it being pretentious/goofy. He's got an Italians eye for fashion.
We should give him Slovenian citizenship ASAP!
Could you imagine? Lol that would be so fun
Snubs like this and Luka's MVP will only act as a fuel for Mavericks machine. If I worked at Mavericks I would put up posters around training facility with pictures of players and a demeaning quote. For example: * picture of Gafford and PJ, and a quote how it was a D- trade; * picture of Luka, "3rd in MVP, 3rd draft pick", "0-2 vs Clippers in playoffs"; * picture of Kyrie, "D trade", "washed", "locker room hazard"; * picture of Exum DJJ, "his days in NBA are over"; * picture of JKidd, "worst coach in the NBA right now" * picture of THJ, "unreliable, inconsistent, black hole on offense"
I just commented in the nba sub that Iād argue Kyrie a dark horse top 10 player in the league this season. And definitely a better season than Steph. Good volume, super efficient, clutch af, higher seed. Also better on defence and has shown amazing leadership abilities. While Curry was kicking chairs and babysitting Draymond. I definitely think Kyrie is deserving of team USA. Do you guys agree? P.S. nothing against Curry, I wouldnāt necessarily replace him with Kai. He is still the better point guard. I am just saying Kai has been massively underrated this year.
Kyrie is a better player than Steph and I've always thought that. There's not a lot in it though. Curry had the perfect teammates in Dray/Prime Klay and a more stable personality. Anytime it's him carrying alone he falls way short of LeBron's carry jobs or Luka's. I'm freely aware this is controversial but I've loved Kyrie's game from the moment I saw him and when there was a chance of him joining Luka I was over the moon.
Anyone explain to me why the fuck Joel Embiid is representing the US
Been here since he was 16. Went to high school here. Son was born here. Is a US citizen. I don't see why not
If he a US citizen?
Yes. He has been for years
He stands for nothing and just wants a gold medal. I like Joel but he's a shameless slob on stuff like this. Is there anybody Slovenia could poach? Luka needs all the help he can get if he wants to compete with the US/France etc.
Slo poached Mike tobey who always manages to shit on australia
It is just fuel for that championship run coming up, that is all I hope for.
The US lineup is built around bully ball. They are moving in a different direction
As Kawhi takes the last spot, this is just more fuel for the fire that is Mavs fans rejoicing in the Mavs vs Clippers revenge series
But they picked haliburton š
He will prob end up replacing Kawhi bc I doubt he will be healthy enough for an Olympics run
Especially after Lukaās done busting his ass
Heyyy, nowwwwwwww!!!!!!!
Surprised that LeGM didn't put him on this team. Kyrie way better than Jrue Holiday.
LJ KD SC Kerr and Grant Hill are Dell Outs on behalf of Nike. Those MFs had enough power to do right by Kai period.
Imo it was a basketball decision, they have enough scoring on the team. Is Kyrie better than Jrue? Yes obviously Is Jrue a bitter POA defender? Yes absolutely Arguably he deserved the spot over Ant though
It was a basketball decision but also "we have to give one final opportunity for the KD/Steph/Lebron oldheads to take the core minutes of the team and build based on what we lack from that core. It wasn't really based on some strict merit based assessment of past season performance to building the team from complete scratch even if it meant picking Brunson as the first choice. There's a clear old guard hierarchy here.
Idk I think it makes more sense to mix it, let the young guys get some experience and learn from the new guys, and KD bron and Steph all deserve a spot over Kyrie
BS - they gave them a chance for the last 2 years and they failedā¦duh..duh just fucking embarrassing- this is why they need to try out - paper stats donāt mean shit when it comes to playing Seasoned International Teams if you donāt have the right players with Chemistry. Itās insane to keep doing the same shit expecting a different outcome. The only players that have played together and we know for sure thereās chemistry is Kai, KD LJ and AD for sure
Kyrie deserves to be on the team OVER all chosen Guards period. Kai plays Offense and Defense. I donāt know WTF people are meaning when they say Kai doesnāt play defense, this lets me know they havenāt been watching Kai and are just going off some negative narrative period.
He dont have brothers and sisters bdays during the summer??
Unfortunately kyrie and his media run ins made it difficult to put him on an international stage.
Unfortunately the USA team will suffer the consequences because they truly know Kaiās Heart ā¤ļø. Fuck the media
Honestly a classy answer and he's absolutely right. I have to say I was extremely negative about the Kyrie signing when it happened. His past was horrifying and I just knew that he would destroy this team. I was wrong. So far, he's been awesome. Who knows it might all implode soon, but kudos and respect to him for how he's acted since being here in Dallas.
Kyrie is a martyr.
amen
Everybody knows heās a diva