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“That’s the Craziest Dunk Kyrie Irving Even Punched”: 8X All-Star Shows off With 22YO NBA Guard in Insane Matchup

Published 08/13/2023, 10:42 AM EDT

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Kyrie Irving is arguably the best ball-handler in NBA history. His wizardry on the court leaves the fans in awe every time he plays. But the 6’2 guard is not known for his dunking ability as he relies heavily on his crazy layup package and ability to finish around the rim. So, the fans were in shock when Kyrie threw down one of the nastiest jams of his career in the More Than a Run game held in New Jersey.

The 8-time all-star teamed up with young Clippers’ guard Bones Hyland to put on a show for the community.

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Many NBA stars show up in different summer leagues during the off-season. Kyrie decided to make an off-season appearance in his community event More Than a Run, where he was accompanied by Nah’Shon Hyland, popularly known as ‘Bizzy Bones’. Kyrie and Bones were deep in their bags and made some crazy Jelly Layups to wow the crowd.

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The highlight of the match came when Kyrie threw down a one-handed Alley-Oop dunk, soaring over the defenders during a fast break. The fans were speechless as Kyrie dabbed up the 22-year-old guard after his insane dunk. No one expected the Dallas Mavericks guard to have bunnies like that.

A fan went as far as to say, “That’s the craziest dunk Kyrie Irving ever punched.” Kyrie took home the MVP honors and gave a heartwarming speech after the successful event.

Kyrie and Hyland look ready for the NBA season

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After putting on a show in New Jersey, Kyrie, and Bones are all set to start the 2023 season with their respective teams. Kyrie signed a 3-year $126 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks in July and will share the court with 4-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic. The Mavericks missed the playoffs last season. But will look to get back in the championship picture with the two stars having some time to improve their chemistry.

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22-year-old Bones Hyland will also look to elevate his game with the Clippers. He is still on his rookie contract and will want to maximize his earnings when the time comes. He showed huge potential with his run in Denver but was traded to the Clippers in February. His game continues to improve each season, and he has the potential to become a future star in the NBA.

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Kyrie and Bones’ More Than a Run performance might only be a glimpse of what is to come next season. It will be interesting to see how they fit into their new roster.

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Rohan Bhaunt

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Rohan is an NBA Content Writer at EssentiallySports. He is a state-level basketball player and has been a fan of the NBA for over a decade. This allows him to deep dive into the sport and provide a fresh outlook.
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