Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving hit the biggest shot in Cleveland sports history — a three-pointer over Stephen Curry with 53 seconds remaining in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals to give the Cavaliers the lead in the greatest comeback in Finals history. That single shot, capping a 3-1 series deficit against the 73-win Warriors, cemented Irving's legacy as one of the most clutch performers in basketball history.

Irving possesses the most creative ball-handling skills the NBA has ever seen. His combination of ambidextrous finishing, change-of-pace dribbling, and body control in traffic is unmatched. He can finish with either hand at any angle, his crossover is devastating, and his ability to contort his body around defenders at the rim produces finishes that defy the laws of physics.

Irving's career has been complicated by off-court controversies and team-hopping that have limited his legacy. His departure from Cleveland, his tumultuous tenure in Brooklyn, and his various public controversies have overshadowed what should be a straightforward appreciation of one of the most skilled basketball players alive. His move to Dallas and 2024 Finals appearance with Luka Doncic showed that when focused, Irving remains one of the most dangerous offensive players in the game.