One day we’ll tell our children about the famous NBA offseason of 2019.

On one end of the spectrum you have the Lakers who completely reconstructed their roster and are now one of the favourites to win the NBA title. On the other end you have the Hornets who only added Terry Rozier and are now favourites to win the China league title. Oh wait…

Many people are hyped about the new two-star dynamic that resulted from free-agency and trades. But who’s the best?

In this article, we’ll be ranking the top-10 newly combined duos in the NBA.

1. Anthony Davis x Lebron James (Lakers)

It’s hard to argue with this one. Combining arguably two of the top-five players in the league will be thrilling to watch. The only things that could potentially hold AD and Lebron back from being the top seed in the West will be load management, injuries and Jared Dudley.

2. Kawhi Leonard x Paul George (Clippers)

I can’t think of a better two way duo in the league. Leonard and George proved to be MVP standards at various points last season. With their offensive prowess and elite defence, they will undoubtedly be one of the most fearsome one-two punches next season.

3. Kyrie Irving x Kevin Durant (Nets)

“I’m not fully sold on Brooklyn.”– Ryan Hollins



If there are four things certain in life they are life, death, taxes and Ryan Hollins saying dumb s**t on ESPN First Take. Granted that Kyrie didn’t fit well the last time he was on a young talented roster, this time he has help from KD. The last time Kyrie played with a teammate of Durant’s calibre, he won a championship.

4. Russell Westbrook x James Harden (Rockets)

Many seem to be doubting this duo. But combining two of the last three MVPs on the same team is like bringing two dinosaurs to a game of cat and mouse. For sure there needs to be adjustments (like Westbrook’s shooting), though at the end of the day Harden and Westbrook are going to be one of the most electric backcourts next season.

5. Stephen Curry x D’Angelo Russell (Warriors)

These guys are being slept on. D’Lo led the Nets to the playoffs last season and has the potential to fill the void and become the third-splash-bro next to the greatest shooter in this era.

6. Luka Dončić x Kristaps Porzingis (Mavericks)

What happens when you combine a bit of Luka magic with The Unicorn? I don’t know, but I’m keen to find out.

7. Brook Lopez x Robin Lopez (Bucks)

If there was a way to fuse the Lopez brothers–Brook’s offence and Robin’s defence– you would create the ultimate center. Milwaukee are onto something by having both players on the same team.

8. Joe Ingles x Bojan Bogdanovic (Jazz)

This isn’t a joke. One of these guys shot 42.5% from deep last season, the other is friggin Joe Ingles. These guys are going to be absolute snipers. They’ve already been dubbed Bojingles and with their shooting on the wing, Utah are looking more and more like a legitimate threat

9. Derrick Rose x Blake Griffin (Pistons)

I’m just hoping for a 2011 throwback year from this power couple.

10. Terry Rozier x Michael Jordan (Hornets)

It’s hard to mention MJ in the same sentence as the goat Scary Terry, but MJ was ok back in the day.