Why Kyrie Irving Still Belongs in the NBA's Top 10 Lead Guards | Dallas Mavericks Podcast

The Dallas Mavericks enter the season with plenty of guard-play buzz, and Kyrie Irving's standing among the NBA's best point guards is at the center of it. Where does Kyrie Irving land in the latest positional rankings, and how do the Mavs' options stack up against the rest of the NBA, alongside rising names like Cooper Flagg?

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Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris break down the NBA's top lead guards, ranking players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Steph Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray, Devin Booker, LaMelo Ball, Donovan Mitchell, De'Aaron Fox, Trae Young, Darius Garland, Ja Morant, Jalen Suggs, Immanuel Quickley, CJ McCollum, Fred VanVleet, Coby White, and more. They discuss where Kyrie Irving fits among this loaded group, referencing former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's backed college football team along the way. What separates the league's true lead guards from the rest, and could the Mavs actually have a top ten option at the position?

0:00 Kyrie Irving Ranking Debate Begins
13:14 Top Ten Guard Rankings Breakdown
19:02 Mid Tier Guards Breakdown
24:40 Bottom Tier Guards and Ja Morant?

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