There's no telling when, or if, "the leap" will come. The leap, that magical time in an NBA athlete's career when his skills and stats improve dramatically, is never guaranteed.
So many factors come into play. A solid talent base on which to build is key. So is opportunity. Work ethic, complementary teammates, supportive coaching, looming contract realities and personal life can all have an effect.
Already in his fifth season, 23-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving's career trajectory has been difficult to anticipate. He broke into the league as a dazzling 19-year-old on an awful Cleveland team. His mesmerizing talent lies in plain sight, but multiple coaching changes and various injuries have interrupted his growth.
With his comfort level, confidence and health all finally blending together, is now the time?
"Absolutely He Can Be One of the Greats"
Irving's fast start began under head coach Byron Scott, who spent time tutoring Jason Kidd and Chris Paul earlier in his career. Although spending time around these two future Hall of Famers, Scott has al ...
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Article written by Greg Swartz
Kyrie Irving May Be on the Doorstep of ‘The Leap’
February 17th, 2016 by Greg Swartz Leave a reply »
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