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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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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball as Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends 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 dribbles the ball as Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends 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) /

Number One

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George – LA Clippers

Was there any question here? Kawhi Leonard and Paul George shocked the NBA not only because no one had a clue they would pair up, but also because of just how scary the pairing actually is.

The two players are the most complete two-way players in the league right now. Leonard is coming off a season where he led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA Finals win and was named the Finals MVP.

George, who did fall short in the playoffs, had an incredible regular season which was good enough to earn him third place in regular season MVP voting. At 28.0 points per game, he finished second in scoring. Keep in mind, he was the Thunder’s primary scorer. With Kawhi on the court, PG could actually see a lot more space to score.

Speaking of Kawhi, it doesn’t really matter what defenses throw at him. Game after game in the playoffs, he proved that he could take anything. He nailed a buzzer beater series winner over Joel Embiid. He went toe to toe with league MVP Giannis Antetokoumpo. He de-throned the Golden State Warriors, effectively ending their dynasty.

This was all as the main guy with Pascal Siakim as his second best teammate. All respect to Siakim who will be one heck of a player, but George right now is a substantial upgrade.

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These two will dominate, assuming they both stay healthy. With load management though, expect this superstar duo to be a thorn in everyone’s side for quite some time.

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