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Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail blazers, had a lot of praise for the Brooklyn Nets point guard.
It's odd to say that Irving is the most skilled point guard he's ever seen when he's coaching an All-Star caliber floor general.
Billups said that Kyrie is a wizard. He's a must-see. I think that Kyrie is the most skilled player that's ever played that position, and I played that position.
Billups said, "Just straight skill." Nothing else. Straight skill. I think he's the best at his position. He gives you a lot when he's playing.
Irving can't play in home games because of New York City's mandates, but he will play in the second game of the year. He was allowed to rejoin the team after the Nets reversed course and allowed him to be a part-time player.
Irving made his season debut last week. He scored 22 points in 32 minutes to help Brooklyn overcome a 19-point deficit.
Billups said that his shot-making was incredible. He's a better passer than people think. He's a willing teammate. He's more than just about the player. He passes the ball. He is a champion. He has a lot of championship experience at the table.
Nets head coach Steve Nash, a former point guard and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, didn't argue with Billups' evaluation of Irving.
Nash said it was hard to argue. There are others in the conversation. Curry is so deadly from long-range in a variety of ways. He's off the charts for ball-handling, movement, getting to his spots, and shooting around the rim.
Billups thinks it will be difficult for the Nets to integrate Irving into the offense when he only plays in road games.
"I think it's going to be difficult," Billups said. There's a chance that it can work even though they have two guys that are not as good as them. They're doing a good job of knowing that they're almost going to be two different teams.
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