God Shammgod has a close relationship with Kyrie Irving

Learn the Untold Story of Dallas Mavericks Guard Kyrie Irving

When it comes to knowing Kyrie Irving, there’s one person who truly understands him: Mavs player development coach, God Shammgod. Shammgod, a native of New York City, developed a close bond with Irving’s father, Drederick, and has known Irving since he was just 10 years old.

Unlike many who form opinions based on media headlines, Shammgod can speak from personal experience. “I don’t read clips of him. I don’t need sound bites of him. I actually know him,” Shammgod shared with Mavs.com. “I know what his father is about, I know what he’s about. That’s how I feel about it.”

Shammgod acknowledges that misunderstanding can occur when you don’t really know someone. However, he prefers to label it as simply not knowing. “To me, I was always brought up if you don’t know me it’s hard for you to judge me,” Shammgod explained. “I understand where he comes from, and I can be biased, too, because I know him.”

Their relationship began when Shammgod was a rising high school basketball star in New York City. Since then, both Shammgod and Irving have become renowned for their legendary ball-handling skills. Shammgod, credited with creating the crossover dribble, has even earned the nickname “Shammgod.” However, he humbly admits that Irving’s ball-handling skills were learned elsewhere, as New York City is a breeding ground for skilled point guards.

Reflecting on their journey, Shammgod sees it as a surreal experience that they now find themselves together as members of the Dallas Mavericks. “For me, it’s an honor and a humbling thing to know that I can have an effect on people – whether it’s Kyrie, whether it’s Chris Paul, whether it’s Trey Young,” he shared. “When my name comes up, it’s just an honor. To be with the best ball handler now, it’s an amazing feeling.”

Shammgod believes that Irving and Mavericks star Luka Doncic will go down in NBA history as one of the greatest backcourt duos of all time. Working alongside them and under the guidance of coach Jason Kidd, Shammgod feels like he’s at Point Guard University.

At the Mavericks organization, they value people over rumors. Shammgod emphasizes that they judge individuals based on who they are with the team, giving players a fresh start and a clean slate. With Irving and Doncic leading the way, the Mavs hope to make a strong playoff push this season.

Above all, Shammgod sees Irving as more than just a basketball player. “As far as I’m concerned, he’s human,” Shammgod said. “I believe in people, so when it’s all said and done I believe people will come around and see him for what he is. The thing with Kyrie is he’s going to do way more in his life than he’s doing in basketball.”

So, as the story of Kyrie Irving continues to unfold, remember that there is much more to him than meets the eye.

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