Who has the best handles in the NBA? Luka? Shai? Kyrie? Harden?
I've been thinking about this and I'm not quite sure. Kyrie probably has the most [I]aesthetic[/I] ball handling, but being the best is about function (not form) at the end of the day. Although form and function are intimately related, good technique is usually effective. A [I]functional handle[/I] is one that allows a player to get from point A to point B without losing the ball.
What makes the topic even more interesting is how size and athleticism can play into it. I've always felt LeBron's ball-handling technique had some holes, but his wide-bodied, 260-pound frame and explosive athleticism allowed him to shield/protect the ball and get to anywhere on the court without losing possession. Ditto for Giannis.
A functional handle is a functional handle.
Ben Simmons and Lamar Odom have to have the best ball handling for guys 6'10"+, right? Technique and functionality.
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Kyrie Irving. SGA and Doncic are more effective because they're bigger. I want someone to follow Irving around for a week and just clock how much time he spends dribbling.
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Kyrie has had the best handles in the NBA for nearly a decade now at minimum. Not sure why this is even a question. Kyrie is a Top 3 ball-handler of all-time.
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[QUOTE=Meticode;15042989]Kyrie has had the best handles in the NBA for nearly a decade now at minimum. Not sure why this is even a question. Kyrie is a Top 3 ball-handler of all-time.[/QUOTE]
Iverson and who?
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Gianna
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