Kyrie Irving absolutely confused Golden State’s Shaun Livingston with his signature handles and a score.
When Kyrie Irving had surgery over the offseason, it was clear that the Cleveland Cavaliers would have to fight for respect without their star point guard. As he returned last month, it was a warranted worry that Irving wouldn’t have his same explosiveness.
The 23-year-old superstar point guard has returned, finally, and he’s showing just why he will be taking home some MVP awards in his future. It seems like every game comes with a highlight reel juke and drive to the basket or just enough to get himself open for a jumper.
Monday night was no different as the Cavaliers took on the defending world champion Golden State Warriors at home and Irving proved that he was fully healthy with one of the best moves you’ll see all year long.
"Kyrie Irving Dazzles Shaun Livingston, scores https://t.co/JUXN0v5vDf— The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) January 19, 2016"
The best part about this move was that he pulled off two step-backs in one play and he showed his ability to stop on a dime and make Shaun Livingston look absolutely ridiculous in the process. Livingston looked like a boxer who was just hit in the face with about four right hooks and had no idea where he was.
Irving has upgraded the Cavaliers from a good, first-place team in the Eastern Conference to a great team with a serious chance to bring home the NBA title. This contest was definitely a Finals preview.