Great partnership
1987–1998Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen
Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen
Chicago Bulls
Two stars · One shared language
The greatest NBA duos ever.
Partnerships built through contrast, chemistry and shared authorship of games that changed the league.
Great partnership
1979–1989Magic Johnson
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Los Angeles Lakers
Great partnership
1996–2004Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O'Neal
Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O'Neal
Los Angeles Lakers
Great partnership
1956–1963Bill Russell
Bob Cousy
Bill Russell & Bob Cousy
Boston Celtics
Great partnership
1960–1972Elgin Baylor
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor & Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Great partnership
1980–1992Larry Bird
Kevin McHale
Larry Bird & Kevin McHale
Boston Celtics
Great partnership
1985–2003John Stockton
Karl Malone
John Stockton & Karl Malone
Utah Jazz
Great partnership
2010–2014LeBron James
Dwyane Wade
LeBron James & Dwyane Wade
Miami Heat
Great partnership
2001–2016Tim Duncan
Tony Parker
Tim Duncan & Tony Parker
San Antonio Spurs
Great partnership
2016–2019Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Stephen Curry & Kevin Durant
Golden State Warriors
Great partnership
2014–2017LeBron James
Kyrie Irving
LeBron James & Kyrie Irving
Cleveland Cavaliers