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LA Clippers: Ranking The Top Superstar Duos In The NBA

By Ryan Snellings

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors and Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for play to resume during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 22, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors and Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for play to resume during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 22, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – MARCH 23: Kristaps Porzingis #6 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks warm up prior to a game against the Golden State Warriors on March 22, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – MARCH 23: Kristaps Porzingis #6 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks warm up prior to a game against the Golden State Warriors on March 22, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Number Five

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis – Dallas Mavericks

This superstar pairing is newly formed, but not as recently as some others you’ll see on the list. On February 1, the Knicks traded Porzingis (who was out for the year) to Dallas in order to free up some cap space to sign one or two of the several superstars on the free agent market in the summer. Yikes.

While the trade didn’t work out the way the Knicks wanted, the Mavericks got a center who they could pair with their rookie. Doncic and Porzingis have not been on the court together yet, but if their individual performances are any indication, they will be exciting.

Doncic catapulted into stardom last season, winning Rookie of the Year. He played beyond his years and still has room to grow. Porzingis is the question mark in this duo and why they sit at the bottom of the rankings.

For big men, torn ACL’s are nothing to scoff at. This rings even more true for someone like Porzingis who relies somewhat on his athletic ability. Yes, he stands 7’3, but he does like to get up for both dunks and to block shots. He may have to alter the way he plays a little and until we see what he can do, it’s best to be cautious.

According to all reports, he progressed well in his recovery and should come back as nearly the same player. If that ends up being true, the combination of him and Doncic could surpass the next combo in our rankings.

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