LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were one of the NBA’s top duos with the Cleveland Cavaliers, both drafted first overall and full of promise. In 2016, they led the Cavs to their first NBA title, but despite their bond, their relationship faded when they each moved on to different teams.
Recently a video between former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving has resurfaced on social media. In 2021, James and his Los Angeles Lakers went up against the Irving and the Brooklyn Nets.
During the matchup, it was seen that James had missed a free throw. Irving wasted no time in starting to trash-talk James, asserting that he did not consider him the Lakers’ best free throw shooter. Further, James replied to Irving with a trash talk of his own.
LEAKED Audio Of Kyrie Irving Trash Talking LeBron James In 2021👀:
Kyrie: “That’s your best free throw shooter?”
LeBron: “Shut your lil a** up” pic.twitter.com/2IxRoq2nXN
— LegendZ (@legendz_nba) September 11, 2024
The video highlighted the rising competitive tension between the two stars. Despite their rocky split with the Cavaliers, James and Irving continue to hold deep respect for each other, often sharing praise in interviews and media appearances.
After their time with Cavaliers, James moved to the Lakers, where he eventually won another championship alongside Anthony Davis. Irving has changed teams several times, playing for the Celtics and Nets. He’s now with the Dallas Mavericks, where he’s formed a strong backcourt duo with Luka Doncic.
LeBron James had called Kyrie Irving ‘nost gifted player ever’
Kyrie Irving is known to be a wizard on the basketball court. Throughout the years fans have left in shock watching Irving and his elite playmaking skills. As Irving was preparing for the NBA finals last season, his former teammate LeBron James had some praising words for him.
On the ‘Mind Your Game’ podcast, James discussed Irving and his growth as a star in the NBA. James even labeled Irving as the ‘most gifted player ever’. ‘The King’ also expressed pride in Irving’s achievements since his departure from the Cavaliers, stating that Irving could excel at anything on the court.
Irving excelled with the Mavericks last season as he averaged 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. He also demonstrated his clutch gene by scoring many crucial buckets throughout the season, leading the Mavericks to victory. Additionally, Irving played a pivotal role in the Mavericks’ journey to the NBA finals for the first time since 2011.
