The 6 Greatest Duos in NBA History

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My list of the best 1-2 punches in the history of the NBA.
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@jonnyarnett 9 ай бұрын

How do YOU rank your top 3??

@raceit502 9 ай бұрын

Your videos really help my hyper fixation with basketball man

@markjackson6431 9 ай бұрын

Jonny Please Do A Video On Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team). Please. Thank You

@ejkboxing 9 ай бұрын

Watching the HBO show Winning Time & thinking about Magic & David Thompson on the same team, that would've been great to see.

@samantharay6098 9 ай бұрын

1. Kobe & Shaq 2. Jokic & Murray 3. Kareem & Magic

@zachattackpro4586 9 ай бұрын

My top 3 is 1. MJ and Pippen 2. Kobe and Shaq 3. Magic and Kareem

@dahybrid33 9 ай бұрын

Mike and Hakeem would be my ideal duo. The 2 most unstoppable defensive, offensive/In and out threats on one team. 🔥🔥🔥

@jonnyarnett 9 ай бұрын

Almost happened too! Can only imagine, man....

@drstone2358 9 ай бұрын

That’s who I was thinking about too

@markjackson6431 9 ай бұрын

@@jonnyarnett Jonny Please Do A Video On Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team). Please. Thank You

@yoshikigrg8 9 ай бұрын

Dream duo right here!

@moety2 9 ай бұрын

I think Dream should be in the goat debate he was that good and I would argue he is the best center. He had some pretty bad teams he played with in a stacked conference western conference during his prime. Still find it amazing he managed to get 2 rings. When people say the super teams would beat the bulls, I use the example if Dream went to the bulls like what happens today, that’s the only fair comparison and we all know what would have happen if they did team up.

@spacepirate3386 9 ай бұрын

I like to make a case for Stockton and Malone deserving a spot on the list. Even though they never won the championship (partly thanks to Jordan and Pippen) they have always been consistently good. There was not a single season where they missed the playoffs, which even some of the best players ever couldn’t say. Not only that, there are few duos who are more uniquely tied together like Stockton and Malone. They’ve played with each other for 18 seasons, far more than most duos. In that timeframe, Stockton has the most assists ever while Malone has the third most points ever. There has been multiple debates on who elevated the other, even though Malone was usually in the MVP conversation. Most duos couldn’t say that as there’s often a clear top dog among them.

@arundivakaruni9299 9 ай бұрын

No way. No chance im giving a pedophile any credit

@alectapia1518 9 ай бұрын

Stockton nd Malone r the greatest duo ever. The two most simultaneously linked players ever. They just weren't the winningest or ever the best in a single season but always among the best for almost 18 full seasons together.

@alectapia1518 9 ай бұрын

But Stockton nd Malone r the truest DUO meaning definition of a combo, Stockton and Malone r PB&J or Spaghetti and meatball or arroz con gandules

@jowasijo 9 ай бұрын

Yeah but Malone is a meanie so we don’t talk about them😂

@antoniomiranda8691 9 ай бұрын

@@jowasijoObviously you do.

@thelemonadelion4255 9 ай бұрын

Also why does nobody notice the new editing style? It's amazing

@drstone2358 9 ай бұрын

Yeah bro we fucking with it

@brandonw6139 9 ай бұрын

I like all the rainbows very pro lgbt

@SoggySlopster 9 ай бұрын

Fr it’s one of the best I’ve seen on yt

@gritzxenus 9 ай бұрын

Sugoi

@anthonyrashadmd 9 ай бұрын

Please elaborate on what exactly you're referring to, I'm curious. Regardless, his consistency is appreciated and your appreciation to him is admirable. Hope your day is going well.

@charlesking4843 9 ай бұрын

Although no rings, Malone and Stockton was a lethal duo!

@richardw3347 9 ай бұрын

as a duo they were better than many on the list especially D-Wade and LBJ.

@julianatwood1465 5 ай бұрын

@@richardw3347if they were better they would’ve won it all

@richardw3347 5 ай бұрын

@@julianatwood1465 that's not a fair take since its a team game. I'm talking strictly a duo and how they gelled and played together. Miami and others had more help like the lakers, etc. as separate players who played together talent wise D and Bron are better but as duo imo Stock and Malone had one of the best combos of all time and I don't even like the Jazz.

@ericfurst6091 9 ай бұрын

Just imagine if Hakeem + MJ happened. It was very very close. + Clyde Drexler 🤯🤯🤯

@MiguelAlatorreMusic 9 ай бұрын

David Robinson and tim duncan get overlooked so much. Same with payton and Kemp but my dream duo is bill Russell and wilt chamberlain, that would be insane

@wowo29 9 ай бұрын

Fun fact: Kobe dunked on that play where Jordan & Pippen are defending him @ 9:20. Great game from 98 if anyone wants to check out the highlights

@yuvalachituv1 9 ай бұрын

can you send the clip? thanks

@wowo29 9 ай бұрын

@@yuvalachituv1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKqhq9h7qKqxZ2w.html @6:23, didn't count but a bit of an argument it could've been continuation. He did score on them @ 6:49 though and gave Pippen & Jordan a lot of problems defensively throughout this game.

@hoopingwithhamez 9 ай бұрын

@@yuvalachituv1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iduooJp9urrZnok.htmlsi=ndJixnk5yW-3pbEH skip to 6:20👍

@_M.... 8 ай бұрын

Kobe and Shaq blew the Bulls out that game I believe. but The Bulls still won it all that year.

@kwiddykwatt1144 8 ай бұрын

It was a dead ball foul on the floor so the dunk ain’t count but Mike did switch off Kobe and pippen wasn’t on him Kobe netted at 3 right after

@dabarnes12 9 ай бұрын

Magic and Kareem have the best argument for GOAT at both positions .

@jonthomson9262 9 ай бұрын

Ageed

@jarlbalgruuf7701 9 ай бұрын

Yeah There’s no other duo with both players that are widely considered top 10 top 5 greatest of all time

@williamcorliss3664 7 ай бұрын

Imagine if Kareem was 5-7 years younger.

@Wisznuification 9 ай бұрын

I respect MJ & Scottie ranked no1. Why? Because with all the talent in the NBA history, the offense was always relatively easy to come by, the defense however, was not. I've always had much more respect to stars that were great 2 way players. Now, imagine what happens with not only 2, but 3 defensive jaggernauts on defense - well, you get a 90s Bulls.

@_M.... 8 ай бұрын

yea, them being two way players and being consistent on defense possession to possession is underrated.

@sethdesrosiers2490 9 ай бұрын

I want Kwame Brown and Brian Scalabrine

@allsmiles3666 9 ай бұрын

I agree with this list, I think you can certainly bring up duos who are just as iconic, but not many that are as accomplished.

@am234523 9 ай бұрын

This channel should have WAY more subs. Consistently amazing AND amazingly consistent content.

@ryanmontague3377 9 ай бұрын

If you want to go with recent, I think Jokic and Luka would be wizardry on the basketball court. All those dimes to each other would be so fun to watch

@patrykdujka4328 9 ай бұрын

Hot take: Duo Jokic-Murray after ten years could be considered as worthy a spot on this list :)

@YSHRHAKING 9 ай бұрын

Never thought of Bird and McHale as a duo, but you're so right.

@asymptoticspatula 9 ай бұрын

Jordan and Hakeem...man I would love to see that.

@jonthomson9262 9 ай бұрын

Yep

@scvboy1 9 ай бұрын

I actually would like to see a Magic and Kobe duo both in their primes. That would be special.

@cdjhyoung 9 ай бұрын

As opponents, yes. In the same back court, no. You can't have two men trying to run the offense and have it work effectively.

@QuestionEverything562 9 ай бұрын

In terms of chemistry, understanding of roles, and synergy; Magic and Kobe would be a complete mismatch as a tandem. Kobe could not work with a tremendous high IQ floor general PG like a Magic that would run the show. Kobe needs the ball too much. MJ had to sacrifice his own points to play with Magic on the Dream Team.

@scvboy1 9 ай бұрын

@@QuestionEverything562 A wild assertion when prime Kobe literally pushed the Lakers to trade for a prime CP3 who’s that exact type of player

@QuestionEverything562 9 ай бұрын

@@scvboy1 So? That doesn't mean they would have gotten along. Kobe has never worked well with a ball dominant PG.

@jonthomson9262 9 ай бұрын

Kobe wants the ball in his hands to much. No knock to Kobe......he just wouldn't mesh well with Magic.......a better idea would be Kobe and Kareem.

@SportsLegendsGaming 9 ай бұрын

My favorite duo is Jonny Arnett & KZfaq! Otherwise, how would we get this type of content.

@lettucetomatoonion 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing love to Larry and McHale for a Celtics Duo! Russell and Sam Jones or Russell and Bob cousy would have made my personal. Duncan and Pop?

@CLoading 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. New graphics & animations are excellent Jonny!!!

@user-jw5qj8kv2y 9 ай бұрын

Willis Reed and Walt Frazier were a great Knicks duo who respected each other.

@owensmith2137 9 ай бұрын

And they won 2 championships

@DonKey496 9 ай бұрын

WHOOOOO????!!!!!

@owensmith2137 9 ай бұрын

@@DonKey496 🙄

@darshin95 8 ай бұрын

learn your history@@DonKey496

@natehoover5266 9 ай бұрын

Even without championships, Stockton and Malone were one of the best.

@johnsmiths7333 9 ай бұрын

Man I love your videos, been watching them a lot lately at work and shooting hoops! God bless man

@WERTHIE4747 9 ай бұрын

Dude this new editing is premium media!! Keep it up Johnny! You've only gotten better since I found you Long time ago!! I'm so proud of you man!

@wowo29 9 ай бұрын

I don't think any of the honorable mentions should've been in the top 6 but even though they never won a championship, I don't think it's well known just how strong and lethal a duo Stockton & Malone were. They deserve much more recognition

@realsciencerhythm 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait for your take on USA team's performance in FIBA World Cup 😁

@sconartist 9 ай бұрын

Johnny pumping out the heat we need 🔥

@rogerwalker2892 9 ай бұрын

I believe that since they didn't win a chip that is the ONLY reason that Malone & Stockton didn't make this Top 7 list. However if you look at their regular season record, durability, and overall individual accolades, there is no way that the Jazz Duo don't make the list, but hey rings is everything i guess....but that's just me

@lukepayne7225 8 ай бұрын

I think Jerry West and Elgin Baylor deserve a mention. Maybe not top 6, but Mr. Inside and Mr. Outside were one of the original deadly duos in league history. Great video as always!

@HektorMD 9 ай бұрын

Yet another championship worthy video, Jonny, congratulations and thank you. You are my truly all-time MVP when it comes to basketball media and knowledge. The new stats graṕhics are awesome! Regards from Mexico.

@kevinjohnson4498 9 ай бұрын

I couldn't make this list without Stockton/Malone even they didn't win a title. If I had to make it Top 7 to do so then so be it. But I feel thats the duo where the two players are most linked together. Bird and Mchale were great but they also had two other HoFs in their starting lineup.

@jonthomson9262 9 ай бұрын

No rings dude......they gotta win something,right. They were great in their right.

@kevinjohnson4498 9 ай бұрын

@@jonthomson9262 Still though... when you think of iconic NBA duos, Stockton and Malone come to mind quickly, at least if your over 30. Nearly 20 years of high quality basketball together, even if they never reached the peak. I have never considered Magic and Kareem a duo or Bird and McHale a duo, since there were also multiple other HoFers and AllStars on those teams. Stockton and Malone had themselves and a rotating cast of role players.

@jonthomson9262 9 ай бұрын

@@kevinjohnson4498 I'm in my mid 40s. Have alot of respect for Stockton and Malone. They were great in their own right,but no rings.....might as well put Elgin Baylor in the top 10.

@camaradiop3731 9 ай бұрын

@@jonthomson9262 Rings are very important, but people ALWAYS forget that a little luck (& NBA underhandedness, see the Grantland article on the Olajuwon/Sampson era Rockets) plays a role in how things develop. Is Robert Horry (7 rings) better than the Round Mound of Rebound, Charles Barkley (0 rings)?

@jonthomson9262 9 ай бұрын

@@camaradiop3731 I get so tired of the Robert Horry argument. Horry was a great role player,who deserves exactly his fair share of credit for those rings. No more,and no less. He was a GREAT ROLE PLAYER.

@alex4833 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video, Jonny! It's a great list. I remember how dominant Shaq and Kobe were. As a Kings fan, it was rough seeing them dominate and win 3 straight titles, but I've come to respect them a lot over the years (and there were some epic games between the Lakers and Kings). I agree with MJ and Scottie being the best duo. Can't think of a better duo in NBA history. The honorable mentions list is great too, and I can see Russell and Cousy being in the top 5 also (though, as you said, it is tough to rank the duos). I love the new way you are showing the stats. It is awesome. Keep up the good work. Happy Friday!! 😊

@Duskx 9 ай бұрын

Jonny - your videos help keep me sane while I’m at work. Always a good listen

@jackwalsh6758 9 ай бұрын

Mike & Scottie are 2 of 3 players (+ Hakeem) to record 200 steals & 100 blocks in a single season. Jordan is the only one to do it twice (in back to back seasons) and he averaged 37 & 35 ppg while doing so. MJ led the league in steals three times, Scottie once. Jordan has a DPOY, Pippen does not. Contrary to the Mandela effect, Michael was the primary defender on Magic Johnson (for the '91 finals and before that) not Scottie.

@QuestionEverything562 9 ай бұрын

Well said. I always thought MJ was the better perimeter defender because of his foot speed, it was more difficult to get by him. MJ stuck to shooters' bodies better too. Scottie was a great free safety defender that could float anywhere, a great help defender, but he often lost track of shooters and wasn't as versatile as people try to make him out to be. He could legit guard 1 thru 3, but not actual legit 4s or 5s. When he got switched onto Barkley in the 93' Finals on some possessions, that was a mandatory double team. I think MJ achieved more as a defender and was more lockdown on the perimeter than Pip. They both struggled to guard smaller quicker scoring guards post 1995 though.

@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach 9 ай бұрын

That part about MJ being the primary defender on Magic, so many people act like that wasn't the case and because of narrative, younger people have no clue. Pip spelled Mike more after the first game but Mike was still primary on him... Having both of them focus in on Magic, that's just crazy. That was the doberman defense in full force along with Horace defending the paint

@cadecrusader3940 9 ай бұрын

Love the new statistical graphics!

@konasavage 9 ай бұрын

Great video! I loved the Showtime Lakers.

@henriklai3102 9 ай бұрын

just as i was about to eat lunch; jonny you the 🐐

@manuelayala926 9 ай бұрын

Another banger! Keep it up! Watching all your vids!

@celtics17banners84 9 ай бұрын

Any duo ever, I’ll take Bird and Russell. They’ll never lose, ever. Russell would have won 13 rings in all 13 years

@c99kfm 9 ай бұрын

Let's add in Duncan, for a triple threat marathon.

@austinneveau9387 9 ай бұрын

wilt chamberlain and Bill Russell on the same team please.

@bernarddelossantos8083 9 ай бұрын

@@austinneveau9387 wait! that's illegal!

@owensmith2137 9 ай бұрын

@@austinneveau9387 They wouldn't play well together as they played the same position and would have to balance the same role one team and one was selfish while the other wasn't

@Fernando-vg4ym 9 ай бұрын

Either you don't understand what the subject is or you don't care. We're talking about teammates that actually played together. It's not about some fantasy pairing. Besides, just because you pick two great individual players from different eras doesn't mean they would play well together. And, just for the fun of it, I disagree with your choice of Bird and Russell. But, that is my prerogative.

@user-jp8qt4zp5g 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Love these new graphics for stats:)

@soyhue 9 ай бұрын

You’re easily my favorite basketball KZfaqr. It would be dope to see a video like this but for tandems to never win a ring together. Tandems like Penny/Shaq or KD/Russ etc.

@barondavisiscool 9 ай бұрын

Really liking this new style of vid 💫

@johnaldinalam2631 9 ай бұрын

Jonny, you the man.. i love the new way of editing too mah man..

@nogoat23 9 ай бұрын

Love the new graphics and editing. Great video!

@rashadcotton3260 9 ай бұрын

You are on point again my guy love the videos! From a historical and logical standpoint we think a like.

@R3Pros 9 ай бұрын

Bro your editing and animations are fire now 🔥

@thelemonadelion4255 9 ай бұрын

Caught me right after school ended, great timing 😂❤❤

@ejkboxing 9 ай бұрын

I personally wanted Iverson & Dirk to play on the same team in Dallas. A.I. & C Webb was also my dream duo, but that came 2 years too late, after C Webb was a shell of himself.

@hyabberhane 8 ай бұрын

Webber was still solid production wise for Philly

@ejkboxing 8 ай бұрын

@@hyabberhane He still wasn't what he was two years earlier. C Web & A.I. would've won at least two rings together if They would've linked up a few years earlier. They both were what the other needed. A.I. & Dirk would've been great together also, but for different reasons.

@sayrebonifield4663 9 ай бұрын

MJ and Wilt, no question. Wilt would be even more awesome with MJ pushing on him.

@fausty616 9 ай бұрын

Steph’s #2 is Dray. His generational defense and symbiotic screens and playmaking are the perfect match for Curry. He’s been a more impactful player than Klay.

@wigsplitte12presents31 9 ай бұрын

You’re kidding right Draymond is a bum

@wswann34 9 ай бұрын

Nah dray is his duo fr, dray is the only one on the team that connects with Steph

@wigsplitte12presents31 9 ай бұрын

@@wswann34 anyone could pass the ball to Klay and Stephanie and pile up assists he would just be average on any other team dudes a bum

@1badMucker 9 ай бұрын

You mean Klay's #2 is Dray. You saw that the Warriors could insert any good scorer, like KD, and Steph becomes irrelevant. The two pieces that are mandatory are Klay & Dray. Draymond's D was more important in all 4 title years. Even when Steph won Finals MVP it was Dray's consistent Defense on Jaylen Brown that changed the series. Steph could only muster 15 points in Game 5 but it didn't matter because Dray's defense is what really mattered.

@ammarnapata2193 9 ай бұрын

@1badMucker you don't know basketball. Durant is able to get his shots off due to the gravity of Curry. You're just a hater

@The_Yeet_Meister 9 ай бұрын

Actually dropping bangers left and right!

@c99kfm 9 ай бұрын

I miss Russell + Havlicek and Stockton + Malone. There's Russell + Jones, as well. Russell had a lot of great teammates, not just Cousy.

@darshin95 8 ай бұрын

bro had a team of hall of famers, that's what Wilt was going against

@niklas996 9 ай бұрын

jonny, you are just nice with it!

@jop3249 9 ай бұрын

The new editing is amazing 👏

@Empithri 9 ай бұрын

Don't think I don't notice the sick graphics on this vid!

@batxboom6627 9 ай бұрын

i like the new editing style, keep it up

@Zinnxyy 9 ай бұрын

Loving the new editing style

@HailKingCeezer 9 ай бұрын

It's all about the results. 🏆🏆🏆 🏆🏆🏆

@nufaa5313 9 ай бұрын

Great list

@gymfamily 9 ай бұрын

I dont know shit about basketball and am a finals armchair analyst at best but I watch all of your videos. Thanks for the quality content

@dexinvictus6103 9 ай бұрын

Another classic from Jonnyboi

@mixedpleasure4324 9 ай бұрын

It would be fun seeing a lot of these players play with each others but Mj and Hake Would be insane but in the end what Mj snd pippen did it doesnt get much better than that anyway 6 rings 0 final losses 2 3 peat so yeah they definitely deserve spot number 1

@LifeDeCrescendo 9 ай бұрын

Purely in terms of entertainment, imagine Jason Williams paired with Dominique Wilkins for a constant stream of showstopping alleyoops and windmill dunks

@jdm2339 9 ай бұрын

Perfect list, Jonny. I swear you amaze me every time, we are two halves of the same brain lol

@user-eo2vk1fu9x 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing lbj and Dwade some love

@SlanditTheBandit 9 ай бұрын

depending how this particular season, but also the next few, I could definitely see Jamal and Jokic appearing somewhere on this list

@youngking0704 9 ай бұрын

Air & Dream all dayyyy!!! Great video 💪🏾 I hope Kawhi & PG can elevate to MJ Pip type levels.

@MalikDiene 9 ай бұрын

Alex Caruso & Any player is #1

@derpmcgerp8062 9 ай бұрын

Fact: Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard never won a title without the CaruSHOW. Carushowtime Lakers would crush these current Lakers tbh, sorry to #1 ranked Player in the league Austin Reeves

@stevenlohan6022 9 ай бұрын

Been watching for a while now, this video looks great! Editing is on point, love to see the constant improvement. I am also much smarter and your list is wrong lol

@jonnyarnett 9 ай бұрын

Lol. I appreciate it 😂👍

@markjackson6431 9 ай бұрын

@@jonnyarnett Jonny Please Do A Video On Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team). Please. Thank You

@cadecrusader3940 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Jonny! 🙂

@MrCaboose 9 ай бұрын

Just wanna add another comment appreciating the new way stats have been presented in your recent videos.

@emannuellgomes1624 9 ай бұрын

So many notable duos throughout nba history and so many that could have been so much better.

@southwest1988 9 ай бұрын

Bill Russell Sam Jones 21 rings together dominated the 60s Wilt Chamberlain Jerry West 33 games winning streak Magic Johnson Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dominated 80s

@QuestionEverything562 9 ай бұрын

Wilt and Jerry massively underachieved in their 5 seasons together. Just one title for a team that was a bonafide super squad.

@trevmorin 9 ай бұрын

Not 21, 11 they share 10 of those chips

@southwest1988 9 ай бұрын

@@trevmorin Sam got 10 bill got 11 11+10 21 rings total they won 10 championships together

@southwest1988 9 ай бұрын

@@QuestionEverything562 they were both at the end of their careers and still managed to reach the nba finals 4 times in only 5 years !

@QuestionEverything562 9 ай бұрын

@@southwest1988 I agree, but they lost to the Celtics and Knicks 2x in the Finals though. They should have beat the Celtics in 69' and the Knicks in 70'. I can understand the 73' Finals loss, they were old and done by then. They had West, Baylor, and Wilt for like 4 of those years, and just underachieved. Those squads were title or bust teams. You look at Johnny's top 6, they all won multiple titles together as tandems. Those late 60s and early 70s Lakers teams had 3 legit superstars in their primes essentially, maybe only the 2022 Nets have had that much offensive star fire power since.

@CeeJayHoopTalks 9 ай бұрын

johnny done upgraded his editing🔥

@carlosvega4612 9 ай бұрын

Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajwon

@tokivikerness8863 9 ай бұрын

That is a dream. Damn I miss those two guys the most.

@joel8692 9 ай бұрын

This would be the best duo ever by far. Every dream duo I've seen people list has 2 great offensive players who are average defenders. I've read a lot of people commenting how a duo of Shaq , curry would be unstoppable on offense and it's true because curry would get a lot of open looks from 3 because shaq would be getting doubled and tripled teamed in the paint and vice versa. But on defense Shaq was good but not elite especially outside of the paint and Steph is avg on defense. Mj and Hakeem are probably the best 2 way players ever

@davidkacinec7620 9 ай бұрын

Your crazy the top duo was Baylor and West! They both averaged 27 points a game together, that is sharing a basketball.

@kingsalomon6459 9 ай бұрын

This list is 💯i ain’t got nothing to say about it, pretty clean 💯

@36oz94 9 ай бұрын

Timmy Duncan And Prime Tmac🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@bortonshort3761 9 ай бұрын

I was going to ask you that very question, Jonny! I personally would have loved to watch Penny Hardaway and Shawn Kemp together. What a highlight reel!

@shadowmaw1909 9 ай бұрын

Larry Bird & Magic Johnson on the same team would be a basketball wet dream! 🏀

@richardjackson5670 9 ай бұрын

Another great video Jonny! I would’ve loved to have seen Jordan and Shaq play together. They would’ve been even more dominant than Shaq and Kobe in my opinion.

@pkmk3010 9 ай бұрын

Jokic and steph yeah defense is questionable but damn it its the perfect offensive duo. Curry's off ball movement and shooting + Jokic's inside dominance and playmaking

@derek15boom 8 ай бұрын

I agree with your list...👌

@36oz94 9 ай бұрын

Luka and Dirk For The Euro Connection

@evanclp514 9 ай бұрын

Jordan and Olajuwon or Jordan and Shaq would be the best duos possible, in my opinion. Jordan and Olajuwon probably win more but Jordan and Shaq would be so fun to watch. they would've scored at will on anyone.

@Ha-zh1sp 9 ай бұрын

Gary and Kemp are the most underrated duo ever and dont get credited enough for what they did

@williamcorliss9664 9 ай бұрын

Just wanna help the video

@tankeater 9 ай бұрын

KOBE is the greatest 2 defender and Shaq was a BEAST 5 in the paint...

@MatthewWilliams-tv6cy 9 ай бұрын

U are my favorite basketball you tuber you are incredibly smart

@cratwinterz200 9 ай бұрын

As for my duo of all time: I’ll take prime Joe Fulks (sure his prime was Pre-NBA, but he still did play) and Mikan. They definitely won’t be the best duo suggested, but like all pre-70s ball I need more.

@tonyburton4976 8 ай бұрын

Spot on list besides having #4 and #5 in the wrong order. My dream duo is MJ & Kobe or KG and Chris Paul.

@RetroKid 9 ай бұрын

Haven't watched it yet, but I'm going to assume that it's MJ and Pip. I think they're the only two that work both in a team and 2 vs 2 setting. Both can defend, which is more important when it's a half court game with no full-court press or zone to bother your offense. Yes, other duos have centers, but what happens when that duo is playing defense? That's a wide open shot that's worth more points. Some of these players are great because there are 4 others around them that they can either get a pick from, or pass the ball to. I'll say this as a hot take that really shouldn't be a hot take...Pip has a deeper bag than LeBron.

@dennisc2154 9 ай бұрын

Honorable mention should include West & Baylor... which besides Stockton Malone combo....might be the best duo that never wins the title

@tamboy4172 9 ай бұрын

My ideal duo would be Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Offensively, the way Magic could dime MJ, finding creative and acrobatic ways to drive to the basket, would be an offensive nightmare. On defence it would be just as bad. MJ is one the greatest defensive players of all-time. I don't have too much knowledge on Magic's defense but I know he had to versatility to play all 5 positions, implying Magic was also a defensive nightmare.

@leopoldosouilhe3922 9 ай бұрын

I add Hakeem and Drexler in honorable mentions. And my duo would be MJ and Hakeem. Together they would have been unstoppable

@camaradiop3731 9 ай бұрын

9:10 WOW!!!! I thought only Dr. J could defend two players back to back!!!!!!!

@lorddevil863 9 ай бұрын

It took a 72 wins Bulls with the addition of The Worm and home court advantage in the deciding Game 6 to beat Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp's SuperSonics. And if Steve Nash's and Amare Stoudemire didn't break the rules unintentionally in Game 4 of the 2007 Western Conference Finals against Tim Duncan's Spurs, they could've been champions and cementing both their legacies.

@Lloyd00 9 ай бұрын

Glad the splash bros made the list. Shaq and Kobe should be 1 but because of the turmoil they probably have to settle for second

@Informathletics 9 ай бұрын

Stockton and Malone should be top 5, no question

@wigsplitte12presents31 9 ай бұрын

Agreed that’s what I’m saying and I’m a Celtics fan

@Slapshot544 9 ай бұрын

Hell nah😂 can't be top 5 with no rings

@Informathletics 9 ай бұрын

@@Slapshot544 I understand that take. No arguments here, if that’s how you see it. They set so many records together, and MJ took rings off a lot of great players fingers