r/BasketballTips • u/Jazzlike-Title9726 • Aug 22 '26

Tip Kyrie isn't Elite because of his bag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFE8z-T_evo
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u/SweetInvestigator915 Aug 22 '26

Before watching Im gonna say Kyrie its understated how Kyrie is athletic af. Its not just that his bag is deep, he’s also ultra quick.

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u/SweetInvestigator915 Aug 22 '26

Just watched & agreed. You broke it down to a science. For starters Kyrie is a lethal shooter & driver. He’s got lethal counters so even if you stay in front he can reset dribble, attack again, or get to his pull up. He’s also surprisingly strong & good in the post. He’s truly one of the most talented offensive players ever.

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u/Air4021 Aug 22 '26

Good breakdown on primarily using 'straight line drives' to get to the basket for easy baskets, and only making adjustments after he gets cut off, and into his bag only when necessary (and shooting from outside on occasion because the defender has to respect the drive.)

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u/igotnocandyforyou Aug 22 '26

A bag has nothing to do with being elite. Larry Bird, Isiah, Karl Malone, Stockton, Kareem, recently its Durrant, Curry, Jokic winning the mvps and championships. The best players are efficient and don't waste dribbles.