Who has the best handles in the NBA? Looking at 5 best dribblers of the ball in the NBA today

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#3 James Harden, Brooklyn Nets

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game Five

James Harden is considered one of the greatest shooting guards of all time despite not winning a ring, which points to how well 'Beard' has fared in the NBA since his Houston Rockets days. Harden is a masterful dribbler and combines guile with strength when he takes on NBA defenders in a game.

Harden is one of the best players in the league at playing one-on-one basketball, thanks to him being a 3-level scorer and a proficient dribbler. The former OKC Thunder star is adept at creating separation on the perimeter and making forays in the paint due to his footwork and dribbling, and takes the #3 spot on our ''Top 5 dribblers in the NBA' list.

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#2 Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns

2021 NBA Finals - Game Four

Despite being 36-years-old, Chris Paul remains one of the best point guards in the NBA. Paul made his first NBA finals in the recently concluded 2020-21 season, but couldn't get past Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks to win his maiden championship.

Paul is a scintillating ball-handler who also has a great shot and brilliant passing in his arsenal. Paul is a throwback to the pass-first point guards of yesteryear, and has proved that age is just a number with his performances over the last few seasons.

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#1 Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game Four

A case could be made for Kyrie Irving being the greatest dribbler of all time, and he is certainly the best ball-handler in the NBA currently. Irving's combination of craft, balance and hard work make him one of the most unguardable players in the league. Irving is a master at getting past players, and at times has blown by entire teams due to his superior dribbling skills to get an easy deuce.

Because of his strong dribbling package, Kyrie Irving is able to get favorable looks for himself. Irving's reading of the game has also improved in recent years, and he will certainly go down as one of the most skilled players in the modern era.

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