Nets' Kyrie Irving 'Most Skilled' PG in NBA History, Blazers' Chauncey Billups Says

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups had some massive praise for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving ahead of Monday's game between the two teams.

The former NBA Finals MVP called Irving the "most skilled" point guard he's ever witnessed, which is a curious thing to say when he coaches an All-Star-caliber floor general in Damian Lillard.

"Kyrie is just, he's a wizard, man," Billups said, per ESPN's Nick Friedell. "He's must-see TV. I personally think, as somebody that played the position, I think Kyrie's the most skilled player that's ever played that position."

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