Steve Nash has raved about Kyrie Irving from his first opportunity, often using the word, “amazing” to describe his play. When asked what’s surprised him most about his point guard, Nash has on more than one occasion said it was his athleticism ... and on Monday that led Nash to wax on about just what athleticism means in today’s NBA.
It was an instructive moment.
“I always knew Ky was a great athlete, incredibly mobile, and such a gifted mover but he is actually more explosive than I thought, which is really impressive.
“I don’t remember him being quite as athletic or explosive as he has been,” Nash said about Irving.