The mechanics of Kyrie Irving are silly, like a yo-yo on a string. He’s capable of placing the ball in every spot and move it in every direction. With his understanding of space and deception of speed, Irving is arguably the most difficult assignment to defend on the Cavs in tandem with LeBron James.

Thanks to By Any Means Basketball, we can dissect Irving’s mechanics.

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