List of potential nicknames for Kyrie Irving's Crossover

Written by Brendan Bowers on Thursday, 16 August 2012 12:57.

Kyrie Irving discussed the evolution of his crossover this past weekend. I wrote about it in a SLAM article where Irving specifically credits Allen Iverson, Kevin Johnson, and Tim Hardaway as being influential in desiging the move he has today. Hardaway's crossover, for example, is forever celebrated by the Utep Two Step nickname, and I suggested Irving's move deserved a similar handle. Since posting the article, I've received a number of suggestions.

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 19: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during warm ups against the New Jersey Nets at Prudential Center on March 19, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey.
Below are a twelve of those nickname suggestions for Kyrie Irving's Crossover in no particular order:

The Kryptonite - SLAM Commenter Emiel
The SwIrve - Twitter: @HoopsBosh (h/t @BrandonBombay)
The Uncle Drew - SLAM Commenter niQ
The Cleveland Cadaver Creator - Twitter: @Suga_Shane
Hospital Shoes - SLAM Commenter Meeks
Kyrie Eleison - Twitter: @TeamRobHogg (Background - Lord Have Mercy)
Young Blood - Twitter: @JDimerrr
The Killer Ky - Twitter: @Dayman28
Don't Reach - SLAM Commenter niQ
The Hatchet - Twitter: @WayneEmbrysKids
The Razor - Twitter: @KBMBA2012
The Ira Newble - Twitter: @RealCavsFans (*)

(*) RealCavsFans was technically refering to Irving's behind the back dribble. I did want to take this opportunity to highlight the instructional video he was referring to though, in the event you hadn't seen it.

Hit me up on Twitter and let us know which name you think we should go with. More later once votes are tallied. Enjoy your Thursday people.