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Shaquille O’Neal Rejects Allen Iverson’s Massive Kyrie Irving Praise Only for White Chocolate

Published 02/21/2024, 9:17 PM EST

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While statistics can objectively highlight category leaders, the debate over the title of the best ball handler remains subjective. Initially revolving around Jason Williams and Allen Iverson, Kyrie Irving has now thrust his name into this exclusive list. Despite opinions favoring Kyrie’s versatility, it appears Shaquille O’Neal holds a different perspective.

In a recent podcast, Allen Iverson was queried about Kyrie potentially being the best ball handler of all time, and he promptly acknowledged Kyrie’s stature as the best. However, Shaquille O’Neal interjected into the conversation, questioning the standing of Jason Williams, aka the White Chocolate. Shaq exclaimed, “So where’s my boy falling into that, the White Chocolate?” while emphatically asserting, “That’s what I would say had the best handles ever.”

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In addition to Jason Williams, the crew also brought Stephen Curry’s name into the ball-handling debate. While Shaq didn’t elaborate much on his choice, they highlighted how Jason’s most memorable moments were often linked to his flashy passes. When discussing Steph, Iverson argued that Curry’s most potent weapon is his jumper, which he can deploy in the half-court without necessarily relying on prominent ball-handling skills.

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However, as a collective, the crew expressed their fascination with Kyrie Irving’s dribble package, emphasizing how it enables him to navigate the court effortlessly and handle any defender. While fans could readily add a few more names to the debate, the majority would likely favor Kyrie. Over the past decade, Irving has displayed improving ball-handling skills to elevate himself to remarkable heights, especially in challenging and pivotal moments. Furthermore, he surpasses the league average in shooting and demonstrates unparalleled touch when driving to the basket and finishing.

Shaquille O’Neal’s choice cites Kyrie Irving as the best

In a recent podcast, the legendary Jason Williams, and Miami Heat icons Udonis Haslem, and Mike Miller delved into a discussion about the best ball handlers in NBA history. As the crew spoke of Kyrie, Miller was displaying his fascination with Irving’s one-of-a-kind layup package. Moreover, he spoke about how Kyrie manages to execute multiple of them in each game.

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With that, Miller posed the question of identifying the best ball handler ever in the NBA. In response, Jason promptly declared Irving as the top pick. Following that, he also listed Jamal Crawford and Chris Paul on the list. Moreover, employing a ‘takes one to know one’ approach, Williams included Rafer Alston, also known as ‘Skip to my Lou,’ in the lineup, highlighting the underrated guard. Moreover, Jason asserted that Rafer never received a fair opportunity in the NBA.

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports who discovered his basketball passion through the dynamic between Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Years later, Kobe Bryant reignited his love, transforming him into an extensive contributor who savors the matches, covers games live, analyzes post-game pressers, and reports on injuries. With his stories, he aims at making readers feel the intense drama unfolding on the court every day.
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