LOS ANGELES — Finding an edge on the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 playoffs will require not only a dedication of purpose but the emotional confidence that a historic team can be toppled.
It won't be easy.
Perhaps Kevin Durant will be distracted by his future. Maybe Kawhi Leonard will be too emotionless in the present. And LeBron James must still be aware that his past includes twice as many titles as Stephen Curry.
One guy, though, is in particular position for the job—and possesses the ability to do something about it.
Kyrie Irving.
He holds a unique blend of inherent drive ("He has a killer mentality," Kobe Bryant said) and history of misfortune (capped by his broken kneecap in the 2015 NBA Finals) that can turn his fire into an inferno this spring.
Irving is also the perfect all-three-levels offensive player.
And that attack is being unleashed at a new level under head coach Tyronn Lue, who envisions the Cleveland Cavaliers being an offensive juggernaut with improved ball movement and dedication to maximize either James or Irving on the weak side of the floor with fe ...
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Take It from Kobe: Kyrie Irving Has Become Key to Unlocking Cavs’ Full Potential
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