SAN FRANCISCO – Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is the one opposing NBA coach who knows how dynamic Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving can be on a game-by-game basis on a big stage.
When Irving was playing for Cleveland, the Cavilers faced the Warriors three consecutive seasons – from 2015-’17 — in the NBA Finals. And for Kerr, designing plays to contain Irving was unlike any day at the beach.
“He’s just one the most incredible players I’ve ever seen in my life,” Kerr told Mavs.com. “The difficulties of guarding him, given his shooting and his handles, is difficult.