Mavericks star Kyrie Irving ahead of multiple MVPs on NBA all-time list

Kyrie Irving's NBA legacy presents a complex mix of elite achievements and career volatility. He boasts nine All-Star selections, three All-NBA honors, the 2012 Rookie of the Year award, and an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers—highlighted by his iconic Game 7 shot in the 2016 Finals. However, his stints with the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets ended tumultuously, initially branding him a "flight risk" before joining the Dallas Mavericks, where he excelled as a player and leader, propelling the team to the 2024 NBA Finals.

Bleacher Report ranked Irving 69th on its all-time top 100 NBA players list, placing him above MVP winners Wes Unseld and Dave Cowens. The outlet praised his unparalleled fusion of "flash and substance," noting his playground-style creativity, elite ball-handling, and extraordinary finishing ability. While injuries limited his All-NBA appearances, his scoring prowess dominates discussions—though analysts argue his underrated passing and adaptability alongside ball-dominant stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Luka Doncic deserve more recognition.

The article emphasizes Irving’s offensive scalability across partnerships and reiterates the magnitude of his 2016 championship-clinching shot during Cleveland’s historic 3-1 Finals comeback against Golden State. Irving is one of three current Mavericks and one of nine all-time players with Dallas ties featured on Bleacher Report’s list.