Backyards Quote by Kyrie Irving
“Growing up, I was a typical high school kid when YouTube first came out, and I was just watching a whole lot of videos of guys in the league I'm playing with now, guys that aren't in the league, and guys that came before me, just watching the moves that they do, and going out in my backyard and trying them. I did it almost every single day. And I didn't do any crazy dribbling drills or any two-ball dribbling drills. I'm really not good at two-ball dribbling. Nah, never did that. I just went out and tried the moves that I saw.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN, 2018
Learning basketball moves by copying YouTube videos, not formal drills, leads to skill development through observation and practice.
In simple terms: Copying videos can teach skills.
Key Takeaway
Observe and practice what you see.
Themes
learning
practice
self‑directed training
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
motivational
educational
When to use this quote
- streetball practice
- personal skill development
- coach‑free learning
- youth sports training
Key Concepts
observational learning
skill acquisition
informal education
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills have you learned informally?
- How does observation compare to formal training?
A Different Perspective
Lack of structured coaching may limit technique depth.
