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Kyrie Irving, Brad Stevens lauded in odd NBA players poll

Red's Army | April 8, 2019

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The Athletic polled 127 players (more than 25% of the NBA) on a variety of topics, ranging from MVP to best defender to the toughest.

Kyrie Irving and Brad Stevens were the only Celtics to get significant recognition.

3. Who’s the best ballhandler? (127 votes)

  1. Kyrie Irving (77.1%)
  2. Steph Curry (7.4%)

10. Which coach, aside from your own, would you want to play for? (121 votes)

  1. Gregg Popovich (40.9%)
  2. Brad Stevens (10%)

It’s refreshing to see love for Stevens after such a disappointing regular season.

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