Who has the best handles in the NBA? Luka? Shai? Kyrie? Harden?

[Im Still Ballin]

I've been thinking about this and I'm not quite sure. Kyrie probably has the most aesthetic 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 functional handle 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.

[warriorfan]

Kyrie

[fsvr54]

Walker Kessler

[Real Men Wear Green]

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.

[Meticode]

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.

[HylianNightmare]

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.

Iverson and who?

[SouBeachTalents]

LeBron

[Mask the Embiid]

im just surprised one of the Jokicsexuals didnt bring up their deity for best handles in the NBA. Or do yall prefer to be called Yolksexuals?

[Mask the Embiid]

Luka???? Luka doesnt have the.....you know what imma go with what the french say. he doesnt have that certain "je ne sais quoi" to be considered as having the best handles... or if you want me to be blunt. he lacks......pigment, i guess i can say in a PC way? Idk its just not a lot of "rhythm" with his crossovers or maybe its just me?


give me kyrie....now that brotha's handles got aura as the kids say

[Meticode]

Iverson and who?

I left it open to debate. I think most people would put Jamal Crawford or Chris Paul in that third spot. You could argue Steph or Isaiah.

[FultzNationRISE]

Iverson and who?

[Im Still Ballin]

Luka???? Luka doesnt have the.....you know what imma go with what the french say. he doesnt have that certain "je ne sais quoi" to be considered as having the best handles... or if you want me to be blunt. he lacks......pigment, i guess i can say in a PC way? Idk its just not a lot of "rhythm" with his crossovers or maybe its just me?


give me kyrie....now that brotha's handles got aura as the kids say

Hol up. Pause. Time out!



Luka been had WIGGLE:

[FKAri]

Iverson and who?

Not Iverson.
It's Kyrie, Steph, CP3. And I'd take Isiah over AI.

[warriorfan]

Not Iverson.
It's Kyrie, Steph, CP3. And I'd take Isiah over AI.

I like all this but the last

[Wally450]

I'll take Kyrie over anyone. His ability to keep his dribble in the most crucial situations is insane.

His clip from 2012 or so when he's at Team USA practice and he's just dribbling through everyone still amazes me to this day.