Which duo is the strongest in NBA history?

When you talk about the NBA, is the first thing you think of is the superstar carrying the whole game alone, or the wonderful cooperation of the classic duo? In fact, the ones that truly dominate the era in the history of the alliance are often unsolvable duo combinations. They either had an offense and defense, or had a tacit understanding, and jointly wrote a legendary chapter in basketball history. Today, let’s take a look at the most dominant five-pair duo in NBA history and see who is the strongest partner in your heart!

Fifth place: Curry + Durant (Golden State Warriors)

Although this pair is not the longest-cooperation, it is definitely the "king bomb combination" with the most terrifying attack power. Durant's indiscriminate singles, coupled with Curry's historic three-pointer, constitutes the ultimate version of the Warriors' "Death Five Smalls". Together, they won two consecutive championships and entered the finals three times within three years, making them the most efficient scoring duo in the league's history.

4th place: Olajuwon + Drexler (Houston Rockets)

"Big Dream" Olajuwon's center skills are almost the perfect template, while "Glider" Drexler is the top attacker on the front guard. The two teamed up to lead the Rockets to the championship in their first season, especially during the break between Jordan's retirement, they used their strength to prove the dominance of "dual-core drive".

Third place: Jordan + Pippen (Chicago Bulls)

Many people think they should rank first, but in fact, the strength of Jordan and Pippen is not only in their personal ability, but also in their definition of the offense and defense integration of modern wings. Six finals and six championships, their cooperation perfectly interprets what talent + hard work = invincible.

Second place: O'Neal + Kobe (Los Angeles Lakers)

"OK combination" is simply synonymous with talent. O'Neal's ability to crush the inside and Kobe's increasingly mature comprehensive skills allowed them to achieve three consecutive championships in the early 2000s. Although they parted ways later, their cooperation period was almost unstoppable.

No. 1: Magic Johnson + Jabbar (Los Angeles Lakers)

To talk about tacit understanding, dominance and durability, Magic & Kareem is definitely the first in history. They have reached the finals eight times and won five championships in ten years, redefining what team basketball is. The Magician's passing vision + Kareem Kareem's "Sky Hook" is simply the ultimate expression of basketball aesthetics.

Editor's opinion

NBA is now increasingly emphasizing the "big three" or even "multi-core lineup", but classic duo groups like the past are becoming increasingly rare. Perhaps it is precisely because of the scarcity that it seems more precious. Which pair is the best in history in your mind?