Now that the Splash Brothers are done...

[PhutureDynasty]

... where do they rank amongst the greatest backcourts ever?

I was gonna list some of their accomplishments together but y'all know what they've done. Two of the greatest shooters on one team. Four rings. Etc. Etc.

What say you?

[AtiliusRegulus]

probably the greatest back court ever but because of the quality teams that Dumars and Isaiah faced i.e Bulls, Lakers, Celtics, Trailblazers, they might get it.

[_Vcsgrizzfan_]

If you don't significantly era adjust, number 1 and with a good margin.

[Bush4Ever.]

How often is a positional GOAT (or near GOAT) paired with a strong all-star within the more general position at the same time?

Magic was paired with B-Scott.
Jordan was paired with non-stars.
Isiah/Dumars.
West/Goodrich for a period (?)
Cousy/Jones
Parker/Manu

That 2015-2019 period showed the best backcourt in history, IMO.

Isiah and Dumars were both roughly top 15 in the MVP vote when they won titles. Dumars was probably a good era-adjusted match for Klay, but Isiah wasn't for Curry.

The opposite for LA. Magic could match Curry, but I'm less sure of B-Scott vs. Klay.

That's not to mention how synergistic they were. 1+1 = more than 2 in their case.

[AtiliusRegulus]

klay's 37 point in a quarter, and 60 points in 29 minutes are epic. the guy has had a ridiculous basketball peak.

[thedangerouskitchen]

In terms of Shooting/Scoring ability they're #1... factoring in Defense, Rebounding, Playmaking and overall all-around play I'll take Isiah/Dumars.

[PhutureDynasty]

How often is a positional GOAT (or near GOAT) paired with a strong all-star within the more general position at the same time?

Magic was paired with B-Scott.
Jordan was paired with non-stars.
Isiah/Dumars.
West/Goodrich for a period (?)
Cousy/Jones
Parker/Manu

That 2015-2019 period showed the best backcourt in history, IMO.

Isiah and Dumars were both roughly top 15 in the MVP vote when they won titles. Dumars was probably a good era-adjusted match for Klay, but Isiah wasn't for Curry.

The opposite for LA. Magic could match Curry, but I'm less sure of B-Scott vs. Klay.

That's not to mention how synergistic they were. 1+1 = more than 2 in their case.

This is how I feel.

They're definitely the GOAT that I was able to consistently watch but I didn't get to watch any of Thomas/Dumars.

I also assume that Bob Cousy/Sam Jones are a good throwback backcourt that deserve mention.

[_Vcsgrizzfan_]

In terms of Shooting/Scoring ability they're #1... factoring in Defense, Rebounding, Playmaking and overall all-around play I'll take Isiah/Dumars.

What a stupid take. Shocking.

[Bush4Ever.]

This is how I feel.

They're definitely the GOAT that I was able to consistently watch but I didn't get to watch any of Thomas/Dumars.

My view might be colored somewhat by my opinion Isiah was somewhat overrated as an impact player, at least during the period in question. Also, their respective peaks/best years didn't precisely overlap. They would get a little screwed by timing, whereas the Splash Brothers benefited from it.

[Y2K]

Easily, the best shooting and scoring backcourt duo in league history. As far as their place in NBA history, I don't see a backcourt duo that holds up to Steph and Klay, atleast since Dumars and Thomas.

[Uncontroversial]

4 rings without an elite big is a lot. It's a no-brainer

it's puzzling how they fell off so hard and were trash last year. Yes they're older, but id have predicted at least 4 seed and second round. Shooting is usually the last thing to go, but Klay in particular can no longer shoot. I wonder if their vision has deteriorated and would benefit from Lasik

[PhutureDynasty]

4 rings without an elite big is a lot. It's a no-brainer

it's puzzling how they fell off so hard and were trash last year. Yes they're older, but id have predicted at least 4 seed and second round. Shooting is usually the last thing to go, but Klay in particular can no longer shoot. I wonder if their vision has deteriorated and would benefit from Lasik

Is a big to you only a 5 or do you mean a traditional center?

Because Draymond was certainly a really good new school power forward.

[elartman1973]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly offered Klay Thompson $20M a year AND D'Angelo Russell to the Golden State Warriors via a sign-and-trade!

The Warriors said no

(via Chris Haynes)

[ElJorge]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly offered Klay Thompson $20M a year AND D'Angelo Russell to the Golden State Warriors via a sign-and-trade!

The Warriors said no

(via Chris Haynes)

Warriors did us a favor in that case. Klay averaged the same points but on a worse 3pt%, dished out half the assists, and his defense is garbage now.

[Havlicekstealsit]

Just two days ago DLo exercised his option to return to LA, now the Lakers are dangling him as a trade add-on lol.

[Kingcarl24]

In terms of Shooting/Scoring ability they're #1... factoring in Defense, Rebounding, Playmaking and overall all-around play I'll take Isiah/Dumars.

lol why would you include playmaking in the list of things they didn’t do well?

[AtiliusRegulus]

Klay should get his mojo back. No Draymond green antics plus he has Olympic basketball for the Bahamas which will force him to lead.

[Havlicekstealsit]

I'll miss their elevator doors. Zeke/Joe D ever run something similar?

[_Vcsgrizzfan_]

Klay should get his mojo back. No Draymond green antics plus he has Olympic basketball for the Bahamas which will force him to lead.

I think physically, he might be a lot more limited now. I hope he bounces back bigly, but I doubt it. Smart move by my Magic not to overpay as he hits the downside of his career.

[thedangerouskitchen]

In terms of Shooting/Scoring ability they're #1... factoring in Defense, Rebounding, Playmaking and overall all-around play I'll take Isiah/Dumars.

What a stupid take. Shocking.

You're a stupid man, meatball... so your opinion is worthless.