I was shocked that I was actually saddened by an injury to a Duke player. I normally hate on Duke and all the mystique and elitism of the entire team. This year though, I really like their squad. It seems more like a team you would see at UNC with the athleticism and pushed tempo. Coming out of St. Patrick, I loved everything about his game. In an era of athletes redefining the point guard position, it is a breath of fresh air to see a true old school point guard. Kyrie is smooth and poised and can kill you at the rim, on the pull up, in transition or finding an open teammate. He may not be the best athlete at the top of the draft order but he is far from being unathletic and his intangibles are things you simply cannot teach. Any team in need of a true floor leader should not even have to think about their pick if Kyrie is on the board. But, with the chance of a lockout and a potential lost season due to a toe injury, he may be back to team up with Austin Rivers come next season. The rich continue to get richer and I only wish Kyrie a speedy recovery. He is a pleasure to watch for any fan of the pure game.
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