Kyrie Irving: 30.0 PPG last 3 games of finals.

[ClipperRevival]

Everyone talks about LeBron (and rightfully so) but Kyrie Irving provided GOAT level 2nd fiddle scoring by putting up these numbers in the last 3 games of the finals including the series clinching 3:

30.0 PPG, .523% FG, .529% 3 PT FG (on 5.7 attempts per game)

And the Cavs needed almost every one of those points. Fact is, if Kyrie doesn't go off, Cavs don't win. So let's so some respect to Uncle Drew.

[RRR3]

Boo-boo-boo-buh-buh-buh-but Curry is a great defender!

[JT123]

Obvious agenda is obvious.

Sorry, but us objective fans can't just gloss over the fact that Kyrie was being guarded by the worst defensive point guard in the NBA.

It would be like Bron fans bragging about him averaging 30 ppg against Kyle Korver

[Nilocon165]

GOAT gonna GOAT

[ClipperRevival]

Obvious agenda is obvious.

Sorry, but us objective fans can't just gloss over the fact that Kyrie was being guarded by the worst defensive point guard in the NBA.

It would be like Bron fans bragging about him averaging 30 ppg against Kyle Korver

About as much of an agenda as the LeBron fans making a million threads saying the same sh*t over and over again and bumping old threads.

[k0kakw0rld]

Everyone talks about LeBron (and rightfully so) but Kyrie Irving provided GOAT level 2nd fiddle scoring by putting up these numbers in the last 3 games of the finals including the series clinching 3:

30.0 PPG, .523% FG, .529% 3 PT FG (on 5.7 attempts per game)

And the Cavs needed almost every one of those points. Fact is, if Kyrie doesn't go off, Cavs don't win. So let's so some respect to Uncle Drew.

Nothing we did not know already. Just like without Pippen there will be no Jordan 6 rings.

[ClipperRevival]

Nothing we did not know already. Just like without Pippen there will be no Jordan 6 rings.

True. But i'm talking about alpha dog scoring, which is the greatest premium in bball, especially in the playoffs.

Pippen, in 35 finals games topped 30 points ONCE.

As a matter of fact, Pip's scoring output in his 2nd 3 peat is TERRIBLE for a 2nd fiddle.

58 playoff games (1996 - 1998) - 17.6 PPG, .408 FG%

That's why MJ had to carry such a huge offensive burden because he had little help offensively.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Everyone talks about LeBron (and rightfully so) but Kyrie Irving provided GOAT level 2nd fiddle scoring by putting up these numbers in the last 3 games of the finals including the series clinching 3:

30.0 PPG, .523% FG, .529% 3 PT FG (on 5.7 attempts per game)

And the Cavs needed almost every one of those points. Fact is, if Kyrie doesn't go off, Cavs don't win. So let's so some respect to Uncle Drew.

"Did you put that together yourself, Einstein? What, do you got a team of monkeys working around the clock on this? "

[Dray n Klay]

"1 for 9" OP

[Papaya Petee]

You can't win the title, or a finals versus a 73 win team without great help.
Plus Kevin Love was garbage so Kyrie picked up his slack.
Great performance by Kyrie.

[Dray n Klay]

OP why can't you give LeBron credit for winning his year with 0 All-Star teammates?

[SouBeachTalents]

OP why can't you give LeBron credit for winning his year with 0 All-Star teammates?

Does LeBron get less credit for his Miami titles since he won them with 2 all-stars?

[Lebron23]

That's why they beat the Golden State Warriors cause Irving showed up in the NBA Finals, and torched Curry.

[NuggetsFan]

True. But i'm talking about alpha dog scoring, which is the greatest premium in bball, especially in the playoffs.

Pippen, in 35 finals games topped 30 points ONCE.

As a matter of fact, Pip's scoring output in his 2nd 3 peat is TERRIBLE for a 2nd fiddle.

58 playoff games (1996 - 1998) - 17.6 PPG, .408 FG%

That's why MJ had to carry such a huge offensive burden because he had little help offensively.

More to basketball than numbers. Need to factor in fit, context and some actual logic. Pippen wasn't asked to score at an elite level. Could he score like Irving? No. Could have scored more without Jordan tho.

Pippen with LeBron is a bad fit. LeBron is basically Pippen on steroids. Irving with Jordan? Same thing. Irving fit LeBron perfectly because LeBron's a versatile defender, runs the offense entirely, and struggled shooting. Pippen was the perfect fit next to Jordan because he provided playmaking, secondary scoring, and elite defense. Pippen is literally one of the greatest defenders of All-Time. Scoring/defense are probably 1/2 in terms of winning rings. Jordan is the greatest scorer of All-Time so what do you want in your 2nd option? A 30 point scorer, or one of the greatest defenders of all-time. Who knows what happens if Irving is out there dropping 30 with Jordan. Jordan probably doesn't sit back and play PG like LeBron does.

People are so consumed by LeBron/Jordan but both got exactly what they needed and played amazing themselves so they won championships. There different players so they need different teammates

[SouBeachTalents]

More to basketball than numbers. Need to factor in fit, context and some actual logic. Pippen wasn't asked to score at an elite level. Could he score like Irving? No. Could have scored more without Jordan tho.

Pippen with LeBron is a bad fit. LeBron is basically Pippen on steroids. Irving with Jordan? Same thing. Irving fit LeBron perfectly because LeBron's a versatile defender, runs the offense entirely, and struggled shooting. Pippen was the perfect fit next to Jordan because he provided playmaking, secondary scoring, and elite defense. Pippen is literally one of the greatest defenders of All-Time. Scoring/defense are probably 1/2 in terms of winning rings. Jordan is the greatest scorer of All-Time so what do you want in your 2nd option? A 30 point scorer, or one of the greatest defenders of all-time. Who knows what happens if Irving is out there dropping 30 with Jordan. Jordan probably doesn't sit back and play PG like LeBron does.

People are so consumed by LeBron/Jordan but both got exactly what they needed and played amazing themselves so they won championships. There different players so they need different teammates

This should be posted in every thread 3ball makes