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San Antonio Spurs star praises Mavericks' Kyrie Irving

De'Aaron Fox has a high opinion of the Mavericks star.
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Apr 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) controls the ball as Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Apr 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) controls the ball as Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox, who was traded to San Antonio this past season to play alongside Victor Wembanyama, has had an impressive NBA career after starring at Kentucky in college. He averaged 23.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.3 assists this past season while shooting 46% from the field over 62 games between Sacramento and San Antonio.

If there is one thing Fox knows, it's good point guard play. Recently, Fox was asked about another top-notch ball handler in the Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, a future member of the Hall of Fame and star for Dallas.

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San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox
Mar 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

"People can dribble the ball and got handles, but nobody moves like Kyrie Irving," said Fox of the nine-time NBA All-Star. Irving, who has averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists over his 14-year career, is one of the most highly respected players in the sport for his accomplishments and graceful style on the court.

Irving, one of the most accomplished players in the league currently, was an NBA Champion in 2016 alongside LeBron James. The two of them led the Cleveland Cavaliers to one of the most improbable comebacks in professional sports history, winning three straight games after being down 3-1 to the 73-9 Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.

After some lean years in Brooklyn and some off-the-court controversies, Irving reestablished himself in Dallas, helping the Mavericks and Luka Doncic to reach the 2024 NBA Finals, where they eventually lost to the Boston Celtics. He recently signed a three-year extension to stay with the franchise and is one of the most recognizable individual brands in the league.

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Keenan Womack
KEENAN WOMACK

Keenan Womack is a sportswriter native to Dallas, Texas, who has spent the last 12 years in Austin, the home of his alma mater, the University of Texas. Keenan has covered sports for SB Nation, Bleacher Report, Rivals/Orangebloods, a host of his own sites and now, Fan Nation. Focusing on basketball, Keenan was on the beat for the Longhorns hoops team for the last two-and-a-half years before moving on to pursue other opportunities. He is married and lives with his wife close to the Moody Center, so they can continue to catch games together.

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