BY JAROD HECTOR and HENRY ABBOTT

Kyrie Irving is among the most skilled players in NBA history. He hit a shot that decided a championship, and many say he has the best handle in the history of the game. The Brooklyn Nets, in their current construction, are largely the product of Irving’s choice to join with Kevin Durant—an instant superteam, it seemed. Then last year, injuries kept them from uniting, which only built anticipation for this season, which is finally here. And it could be amazing.