[Slideshow] Top 5 NBA Duos in 2014-15
By Sam Frishman
Mar 4, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. The Clippers defeated the Suns 104-96. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2) Chris Paul and Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers)
May 19, 2009 and December 12, 2011: The two most important days in Clipper history. Griffin’s draft day and Paul’s trading day.
Peanut Butter and Jelly. Bert and Ernie. Batman and Robin. Macaroni and Cheese. CP3 and BG32.
Yes, they’ve had their troubles in the past. Reports of beef and ill-will circulated the internet last year, but the boys in Lob City cleared the air and now they’re making way for the right to carve their names into the annals of NBA History.
Since joining forces, this formerly dreary Los Angeles franchise burst into a new era, one with 3 consecutive playoff berths. This past year, Paul and Griffin posted a PER of 25.9 and 23.9 respectively–that’s good for 6th and 9th place in the league and not to mention, they have the highest combined PER vs. any other duo.
In addition to that, Paul and Griffin were able to notch 6th and 11th place for offensive win shares – a telling statistic that shows how much these two mean to this Clippers team. Lob City is fun to watch, but I’ll be damned if it isn’t effective.
They bring in revenue to the Clippers, and they put points on the scoreboard as well as anyone in the league.