The NBA players are hands down some of the best athletes in the world. Kyrie Irving was seen dominating on the football field which made a fan on social media make a bizarre claim. He seemed to put the basketball players on a pedestal. Social media, being an intriguing place gave their take on the amusing opinion that was put forward.
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The schedule in the NBA might be one of the most hectic in all of sports. The regular season usually has 82 games where the players have to feature in a rough schedule that lasts for several months. After the regular season ends the teams and the players have to take part in the playoffs in order to complete their objective of winning the NBA title. Certainly, this schedule would demand the NBA players to be in decent physical and mental shape.
Kyrie Irving dominates on the football field
We often see Kyrie Irving dominating the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Apart from being one of the best ball handlers in the league, he also is a skilled football player. There was a video circulating online in which we can see Irving enjoying a football session. He could get past the defenders with relative ease.
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Mar 26, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives in during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
A fan reacted on the video, “Basketball players look more coordinated playing other sports than other athletes look playing basketball”. As it seems, the person who wrote this seems as if he’s a basketball fan. This was a strong take that garnered a lot of responses on social media.
Fans react on social media
Many seemed to agree with the take that basketball athletes are in fact more coordinated. Whereas it didn’t go down well with several others who clearly disagree with the take. Here are some reactions gathered from Twitter.
Because football is easier to play.
I feel I can name 10 NBA players rn who could easily have a HOF NFL career because of their size and athleticism rn
He was about to bounce it behind his back and keep going 🌪️
Many were impressed by Kyrie’s football skills, whereas some pointed out the fact that football is relatively easier to play than basketball. One fan even claimed that there are quite a few athletes in the NBA who can potentially have a hall-of-fame career in the NFL.
No, hockey players are the most cracked athletes by far.
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While some clearly disagreed and claimed that hockey and soccer require more coordination. The claim of basketball players being more coordinated playing other sports is quite contentious, as it often divides people.
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