Rumors Swirling NBA Point Guard Prospects Kyrie Irving and Brandon Knight Could Work Out Against Each Other
Kentucky point guard Brandon Knight quickly moved up draft boards last month and is widely considered a top five or top three selection in the draft.
He is a highly athletic, electrifying, explosive and dynamic point guard. His jump shot is continuously improving and is a fearless attacker as he penetrates the defense on his way to the basket. He?s also ready to go for broke.
Duke point guard Kyrie Irving has been the majority?s pick for No. 1 overall, but Knight is about to debunk that theory.
?Brandon Knight said he?d work out against Kyrie Irving,? according to Brian T. Smith per HoopsHype.com.
If these two meet one on one on the hardwood, Knight could very well expose Irving in the battle. Kyrie might have more mass, but Brandon?s quickness will separate him. Kyrie is superior on the court for his passing ability, vision and leadership, but Knight has the athletic edge, which could knock Kyrie off his pedestal.
Knight will enter the league drawing justifiable comparisons to Oklahoma City?s Russell Westbrook. The NBA point guard is shifting towards a more athletic and shooting guard-esque type of player. Although Irving draws comparisons to New Orleans? Chris Paul for being soft-spoken and humble, that will not help him if this work out battle goes down.
In this scenario, the Kentucky prospect has nothing to lose and everything to gain, while the Duke product could lose his No. 1 overall spot.
If Irving looks inferior to Knight, expect Arizona forward Derrick Williams to be Cleveland?s clear cut No. 1 selection atop the draft. This would allow them to still land Turkey?s Enes Kanter or Knight himself.
Williams and Knight would create a thrilling tandem as Cleveland jump starts its rebuilding era. Brandon is clearly trying to create a buzz less than a week away from the draft?and he?s doing a great job. If Kyrie doesn?t accept the work out challenge, will people think less or even doubt him and his abilities?
The ball is in his court.
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