Pip Daniel Gafford’s reaction to this magical shot by Kyrie Irving is absolutely priceless
Fans still find Daniel Gafford’s reaction to a highlight featuring Kyrie Irving hilarious. As most members of the basketball community should be aware, the NBA offseason is currently underway. Led by Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks managed to reach the NBA Finals. However, they lost to the Boston Celtics in 5 games.
However, it was still a deep and impressive postseason push by the Mavericks. There were many moments where Luca and Kiri had the crowd in awe. However, there is one moment in particular that impressed Danielle Gafford the most. With that being said, let’s take a closer look and find out more.
Daniel Gafford’s reaction after Kyrie Irving hit PJ Tucker with a crossover went viral
Daniel Gafford finds himself in a good position midway through the season. He was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Dallas Mavericks and immediately found himself in a position to compete for an NBA championship.
During the Mavericks’ first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Kyrie decided to dazzle the crowd by putting PJ Tucker on skates with his elite handles and then hitting a three-pointer. Video footage of Daniel Gafford’s reaction to Irving’s move is still circulating on social media.
Peep Daniel Gafford on the bench during this Kyrie play pic.twitter.com/LISEmN43w8
— Kyrie Center (@kyriecenterig) May 4, 2024
Some fans believe that Gafford was not familiar with the skills of guards like Kyrie and Luke because he played with Jordan Poole and the Wizards. “Brother Jordan was so used to seeing Poole he couldn’t believe there were real point guards who could handle and shoot.”
Brother Jordan Poole was so used to watching he couldn’t believe there were real point guards who could handle and shoot 😂
— /A/ (@vortexalexx) May 4, 2024
While this may have been an unintended shot at Jordan Poole, the fact remains that much of the NBA world has a lot of respect for Kyrie Irving.
Many fans still believe Kyrie Irving is one of the top point guards in the NBA
This season with the Dallas Mavericks was quite eventful for Kyrie. By making it to the NBA Finals in his first full season with the team, Irving silenced the doubters and critics who tried to establish a narrative that he was a toxic figure and opposed to winning. Although Irving and the Mavs lost in the Finals, many fans believe he is still one of the best point guards in the league.
Kyrie is the best PG to play right now
— Jacob Scully (@jacobscully) May 4, 2024
Kyrie is the best point guard in the league pic.twitter.com/69CQEcOKni
— Dee 😈 (@kingdee_11) May 4, 2024
Brother was smiling before taking the shot, he already knew 😂 pic.twitter.com/SQjEUAUU8p
— Niels Niat (@neals_niat) May 4, 2024
Since Kyrie Irving is not his team’s primary helper, it is debatable whether he should be defined as a point guard. Regardless, Kyrie’s elite basketball skills have the ability to surprise his own teammates. It speaks of his power and potential.