
The Verdict Is In!
Kyrie Irving is NEXT ... for so many reasons. He's got the skills (41 points against the Knicks!). He's got the charisma (hello Uncle Drew). And now, he's got the Mag's ultimate approval. Pablo S. Torre »
Kyrie Irving is NEXT ... for so many reasons. He's got the skills (41 points against the Knicks!). He's got the charisma (hello Uncle Drew). And now, he's got the Mag's ultimate approval. Pablo S. Torre »
Every year since 1998, ESPN The Magazine has recognized an elite group of emerging athletes to watch in the year ahead -- athletes we call NEXT. They are competitors not only on the cusp of stardom, but on the verge of transcending their sports. NEXT is what happens when the hype is real.