BEST Backcourt combination in the history of the league?

[heyhey]

Backcourt duos don't really get as much attention as frontcourt bigs. But a good backcourt duo can really get you into the playoffs and dominate for stretches. What do you think is the best backcourt duo in the game?


I say Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker

combined for 69 points against the Mavs in 3 quarters.

and 94 points against the Raptors.

You don't get more dominant than that.

Too bad they were only together for that one year.

[bagelred]

Michael Jordan and the guy next to Michael Jordan

[JohnnySic]

Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars is the first one that pops into my head but I'll have to think it over.

PS - Smush Parker lol

[GregOstertag]

I don't think the original poster is serious, but I'll bite and say Bob Cousy/Bill Sharman and Isiah Thomas/Joe Dumars.

[bagelred]

Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe........ftw.............

[Se]

Magic Johnson - Byron Scott

Jason Kidd - Vince Carter

Mark Price - Ron Harper

Tim Hardaway - Mitch Richmond
Tim Hardaway - Latrell Sprewell

Jerry West - Gail Goodrich (this is the winner)

Earl Monroe - Walt Frazier

Kevin Johnson - Dan Majerle

Terry Porter - Clyde Drexler

and one LOL to Marbury and Francis

[GregOstertag]

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[Se]

Over two of the NBA's "50 Greatest Players" (Cousy/Sharman)?

Sharman is a nobody. I never think of Sharman when I think of Boston players.

Goodrich>Sharman
West>Cousy

And I'm a Celtics fan.

[JohnnySic]

Kevin Johnson - Dan Majerle
Both these guys tend to get overrated on this board, although KJ was all-star level.

Penny Hardaway/Nick Anderson was a great backcourt for about 6 minutes at some point in the 90's...

[Posterize246]

1 vote for Cheeks/Toney in '82-'83 or '83-'84

Favorite to ever watch was Francis/Mobley :pimp:

[artificial]

Smush f*ckin Parker :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Forget it guys, the goddam Grim Reaper alone puts any scrub he ever played with into the GOAT category.

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Se]

Both these guys tend to get overrated on this board, although KJ was all-star level.

KJ, was the best point guard in the 90's.

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Penny Hardaway/Nick Anderson was a great backcourt for about 6 minutes at some point in the 90's...[/QUOTE]

I was going to mention them, Penny made them great.

[QuebecBaller]

Michael Jordan and the guy next to Michael Jordan
this

[hateraid]

1 vote for Cheeks/Toney in '82-'83 or '83-'84

Favorite to ever watch was Francis/Mobley :pimp:


The classic prototypical backcourt. Too bad for Jonny's injuries because we could have got to see the remix with Hersey Hawkins.

I'd like to throw in there Gary Payton and Hersey Hawkins. Probably the best defensive backcourt ever assembled.

[bballer]

Michael Jordan and "Insert anyone that has ever touched a basketball here"

[AJ2k8]

MJ and Pippen when he was running the point:D

[JohnnySic]

KJ, was the best point guard in the 90's.
Better than Stockton and Payton? Dont see it...

[hateraid]

Better than Stockton and Payton? Dont see it...

Me neither. I would put KJ on a Tim Hardaway level.

[Se]

Better than Stockton and Payton? Dont see it...

Sorry, I should have said early 90's. 91-92 - 93-94

[heyhey]

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[john_d]

Ron Harper and Jordan.

cause Ron knew what Jordan wanted and let him play.

[crisoner]

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[Se]

I have to say this for your fellow Celtic fans.....BLASPHEMY!!!

Really?

West and Goodrich were amazing. I've seen enough old footage to choose them. Sharman and Cousy ...... I just get no enjoyment from watching that era. The guards look terrible.

[Sarcastic]

Isiah and Dumars were pretty damn good, plus you had Vinnie "the Microwave" Johnson off the bench.

[pete's montreux]

Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars is the first one that pops into my head but I'll have to think it over.

Yep.

[3zazer1]

I say Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker

combined for 69 points against the Mavs in 3 quarters.

and 94 points against the Raptors.

You don't get more dominant than that.

Too bad they were only together for that one year.

LOL. Kobe scored 67 while smush scored 2. good backcourt!

[boozehound]

in terms of balance, and limiting myself to players during my nba-viewing lifetime, its hard to argue against zeke and joe d.

[FCN]

Thomas/Dumars

[Mirjalovic]

Kobe + Fisher,, 5 rings bro

[1manfastbreak]

none were more exciting than Baron Davis and Jason Richardson

[G.O.A.T]

I don't think the original poster is serious, but I'll bite and say Bob Cousy/Bill Sharman and Isiah Thomas/Joe Dumars.

It's one of these two...

[FCN]

none were more exciting than Baron Davis and Jason Richardson

True, that was a fun one to watch.

Here is a sweet mix I found of B-Diddy throwing J-rich some alleyoops

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeWYmWYLMZQ

Baron was still one of the best PG's in the league back then

[alwaysunny]

True, that was a fun one to watch.

Here is a sweet mix I found of B-Diddy throwing J-rich some alleyoops

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeWYmWYLMZQ

Baron was still one of the best PG's in the league back then

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[Jasper]

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[game3524]

Zeke and Joe D. But I will always have a special place in my heart for the Snow-AI backcourt from the early 2000's.

[usdmef9]

Sam Cassel and Ray Allen, Best mid range guard and the best 3 point guard same backcourt.

[KG5MVP]

Michael Jordan and the guy next to Michael Jordan

this

[DuMa]

Ron Harper and Jordan.

cause Ron knew what Jordan wanted and let him play.

Yeah a pair of 6'6" guards who both could guard 1s and 2s each. Well maybe not the quicker PGs for Ron during the 2nd 3peat, but these two presented a lot of matchup problems for the opposition. I remember how difficult it was for opposing PGs to throw passes over this backcourt.

[JayGuevara]

none were more exciting than Baron Davis and Jason Richardson

This was a good one. I also liked Baron and Monta together.

But I may slightly overrate Chauncey and Rip as well. Of course they're not all time level, but they were pretty damn good. :cheers:

[Vman23]

Statistically it's actually Gilbert Arenas and Larry Hughes from 04-05. Check out that these stats.


Gilbert- 25ppg/5 assists/5 rebounds/ 2 steals
Hughes- 22ppg/6 rebounds/5 assists/3 steals

Wsh: 45 Wins, got to the 2nd round, most successful season for the Wizards in last 20 years.

Arenas- All-NBA 3rd Team, 2nd in the league in 4th quarter points.
Hughes- All-NBA Defensive 1rst team, lead the league in steals

Following this season, Hughes bolted for Cleveland and got that big deal. But they were a monster for that one year. Good chemistry too as they shared the ball handling duties down the line.

Oh by the way, this should be evidence that Arenas can co-exist with John Wall.

[Go Getter]

Jordan and Scottie when Scottie pushed the point.


/homer response

[momo]

No one has said Magic and Scott yet?

o_O

Other no brainers.

West / Goodrich
Thomas / Dumars
Frazier / Monroe

All in no order.