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