“Can’t guard a goddamn camera stand” – Kyrie Irving, NOT Luka Doncic, is the Mavericks’ best player, argues former Nuggets star

Kenyon Martin asserted that Kyrie Irving is the standout player on the Mavericks' roster and believes Kyrie could defeat Luka Doncic in a one-on-one game.

“Can’t guard a goddamn camera stand” – Kyrie Irving, NOT Luka Doncic, is the Mavericks’ best player, argues former Nuggets star

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving (Credits: NBA)

The Dallas Mavericks’ roster in the last NBA season was headlined by the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Doncic is unquestionably one of the team’s standout players, but former NBA veteran Kenyon Martin holds a different perspective. According to the former NBA legend, Irving is the most skilled player on the Mavericks’ roster and is considered to be the best among them.

Martin, speaking on the ‘Gils Arena Show’, expressed his opinion regarding the Mavericks’ duo and stated that Kyrie is significantly more talented, asserting that he would easily defeat his teammate Doncic in a one-on-one matchup.

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He's the fourth-best player in the NBA compared to the bulls*** list from the other day. He's in the MVP conversation. And, in my opinion, he's not the best player on his basketball team," Martin said via the "Gil's Arena" podcast. "Guarantee you line em up, let them play 1's, line him up against Kyrie.
Martin said on ‘Gils Arena Show‘.

Martin added:

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 Listen, he might not touch the ball. If you give Kyrie the ball first, Luka won't touch the ball. Luka can't guard this damn camera stand. That's the thing with real basketball people. If your numbers don't equate to something, they're just numbers. I look at who you are and what you're doing. I look at Kyrie like s***.

Irving is indeed renowned for his exceptional playmaking abilities and ball-handling skills. Opinions on players like Doncic can vary among individuals, and not everyone may share the same view as Kenyon Martin. However, it’s undeniable that Doncic serves as a prominent leader for the Mavericks roster, consistently showcasing his leadership and skills every time he takes the court to compete.

Mavs fans are eagerly anticipating a full season with both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for the upcoming season with a star-studded roster featuring Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The team and its fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness these two all-star talents in action and to get a glimpse of what a full season will be like with the dynamic duo of Irving and Doncic.

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Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic (Credits: Sports Illustrated)

As of the present moment, the Mavericks have faced challenges as their star player, Luka Doncic, has experienced reduced playing time on the court due to injuries following the blockbuster trade for Kyrie Irving from Brooklyn. Heading into the 2023-24 NBA season, Luka was sidelined due to a mild calf strain, and Irving also missed preseason games due to groin soreness. This situation raises concerns about the duo’s availability for the season opener.

The team’s front office has reevaluated their strategy after last season. They’re considering giving playing time to their first-round picks, Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Seth Curry, a sharpshooter in his third stint with the Mavs, will provide another scoring option and support the superstars when they’re not playing.

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