Nike's made a special shoe for Irving to play, but honestly, he hasn't played a game in about three months and never with these shoes. Yes, he can condition in them, but it's never the same as actually playing...and adding on, how much comfort will they really offer?
"I think I had a high basketball IQ when I was playing," Irving said, "but now it's increased, tremendously."
He'll need a few more games before he plays to his full potential, and putting that "IQ" to the test isn't as easy as Irving makes it seem.
Things do come in three's though, so hopefully Irving's return isn't the third:
- ACC Tournament Champions
- #1 Seed
- 2011 NCAA Champions???
My Final Four Picks:
SyracuseDuke
Kansas
Pittsburgh
I'm trying not to be boring like President Obama's bracket picks by only choosing 4 #1 seeds in the Final Four...hence, Syracuse.
And for fun, if NCAA picks were done in terms of economics programs:
http://timothyjlayton.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/econ-bracket.jpg?w=1024
Inverse relationship between quality of econ program and athletic program?
Hopefully, Kyrie Irving will get back to his A-game. It's true that there is a lot speculation about Irving's incoming performance show, but nobody will know until tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGo Duke!
For a team that has proven themselves as one of the top teams in the NCAA, it's good to be confident. The return of Irving for Duke tomorrow will be met with a lot of media attention and maybe scrutiny. Sure there is plenty of attention already now, and hopefully Irving will be back to his A-game. I hope he is ready for the tournament.
ReplyDeleteGo Duke! 2011 Champs!