If Kyrie Irving had conducted himself differently over the last few years, we would be arguing over who is the better point guard, him or Stephen Curry. Instead we have to argue about whether or not he should even be allowed to remain in the league.

It may be that no one has ever been a better ball handler than he is. His creativity around the hoop is unequalled in the league. I can despise him any time he doesn’t have a basketball in his hands. His talent is such that he could be listed among the all-time greats at the point-guard position. But his personal decisions are such that he may be remembered more for his conduct off the court than anything he has done while on it.