1. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal
   John Stockton and Karl Malone
2. Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire​
   Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning

When this pair came together with the Phoenix Suns, they took their game to another level. Nash was voted MVP in 2004 and 2005 and Stoudemire became a five-time All-Star.

1. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving
   Mark Price and Brad Daugherty
2. Ron Harper and Larry Nance
   Mo Williams and Anderson Varejao

Kyrie Irving decided to leave LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers following the 2016-17 season. He wanted to be the lead player on a team and was traded to the Boston Celtics.

1. Jerry West and Karl Malone
   Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant
2. Gary Payton and Elgin Baylor
   Steve Nash and Pau Gasol

The Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal-led Lakers were coached by Phil Jackson. Jackson had been the head coach of the Chicago Bulls when the team won six championships in the '90s.

1. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen
   Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett
2. Robert Parish and Bill Walton
   Larry Bird and Kevin McHale

Larry Bird and Kevin McHale were two of the most dominant offensive players the league has seen. Bird was a ​clutch shooter and McHale couldn't be stopped in the post.

1. Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler
   Dennis Rodman and Horace​ Grant
2. Steve Kerr and Ron Harper
   Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen three-peated twice, winning a total of six championships. The only thing that stopped them from winning more titles was Jordan's temporary retirement from the NBA so he could play Major League Baseball.

1. John Stockton and Karl Malone
   Pete Maravich and Adrian Dantley
2. Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer
   Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell

Karl Malone was nicknamed "The Mailman." He would take a pass from John Stockton and deliver it into the basket.

1. Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Earvin "Magic" Johnson
2. James Worthy and Gary Payton
   Dwight Howard and Steve Nash

The "Showtime Lakers" relied on their run-and-gun style of basketball. When that didn't work, they gave the ball to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the post.

1. Bernard King and Charles Oakley
   Earl Monroe and Bob McAdoo
2. Walt Frazier and Willis Reed
   Mark Jackson and Patrick Ewing

Walt Frazier and Willis Reed won their first NBA title together in 1970 while with the NY Knicks. That year, they defeated the Lakers in seven games, and Reed was named the championship series MVP.

1. Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo
   Bill Russell and Bob Cousy
2. Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett
   Jo Jo White and Dennis Johnson

Together, Bill Russell and Bob Cousy won six NBA titles. Cousy left the Celtics after the 1963 season, but Russell went on to win five more championships.

1. James Worthy and Jamaal​ Wilkes
   Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum
2. Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West
   Dennis Rodman and Dwight Howard

Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West are two of the most recognized faces in the history of the NBA. Chamberlain set numerous records, including the single-game scoring record of 100 points. After retiring as a player, West built multiple championship franchises around the league as an executive.

1. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade
   Mario Chalmers and Chris Bosh
2. Chris Anderson and Shane Battier
   Mike Miller and Caron Butler

LeBron James joined Dwyane Wade in Miami during the 2010 offseason. James' move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami​ Heat was televised as "The Decision" and was heavily criticized by reporters and analysts.

1. Grant Hill and Richard Hamilton
   Bob Lanier and Dave Bing
2. Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace
   Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars

Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars won back-to-back NBA titles in 1989 and 1990. Dumars was named the MVP of the 1989 Finals and Thomas received the recognition in the 1990 Finals.

1. Tim Duncan and David Robinson
   Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili
2. George Gervin and Bruce Bowen
   Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge

Despite numerous All-Star selections and an NBA MVP award, David Robinson failed to win a championship before the arrival of Tim Duncan. With Duncan on the team, the Spurs won two NBA titles.

1. Billy Cunningham and Hal Greer
   Charles Barkley and Elton Brand
2. Moses Malone and Julius Erving
   Allen Iverson and Eric Snow

Moses Malone helped the 76ers reach the NBA Finals in only his first season with the team. In The Finals, the 76ers defeated the Lakers, and Malone was named the MVP.

1. Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson
2. Vin Baker and Michael Redd
   Paul Pressey and Bob Lanier

Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were both NBA MVPs at some point in their careers. Robertson won the award once while Kareem took the award home six times.

1. James Harden and Ray Allen
   Carmelo Anthony and Paul George
2. Enes Kanter and Jeff Green
   Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant

In what has been called the weakest move in NBA history, Kevin Durant left the Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016. He was criticized for making the move without consulting his friend and teammate, Russell Westbrook.

1. Bill Walton and Kevin McHale
   Robert Parish and Ray Allen
2. Sam Jones and Bill Sharman
   Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett

In 2007, the Celtics brought together several NBA All-Stars to compete for a championship. Aside from Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, the team also added Ray Allen.

1. James Harden and Chris Paul
   Tracy McGrady and Clyde Drexler
2. Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson
   Kenny Smith and Dwight Howard

Despite playing the same position, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson had success on the court together. The duo led the Rockets to the 1986 NBA Finals, but they lost to the Boston Celtics.

1. Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton
   Fred Brown and Dennis Johnson
2. Gus Williams and Lenny Wilkens
   Dale Ellis and Xavier McDaniel

Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp played seven seasons beside one another on the Seattle SuperSonics. Together, they reached the 1996 NBA Finals but lost to the Chicago Bulls.

1. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker
   Manu Ginobili and David Robinson
2. George Gervin and Bruce Bowen
   Sean Elliot and Avery Johnson

Under head coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs played an unselfish brand of basketball throughout the 2000s and 2010s. That allowed multiple players to shine, including Tony Parker and Tim Duncan who won four titles together.

1. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce
   Reggie Miller and Paul George
2. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson
   James Harden and Chris Paul

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry have revolutionized basketball because of their ability to shoot the three-pointer. Stephen Curry currently holds the record for three-pointers made in a single season.

1. Chris Bosh and Alonzo Mourning
   Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal
2. Tim Hardaway and Glen Rice
   Gary Payton and Lamar Odom

Shaquille O'Neal won his only NBA title outside of Los Angeles with the Miami Heat in 2006. However, Dwyane Wade was the star of the team and earned Finals MVP honors.

1. Vlade Divac and Brad Miller
   Bobby Jackson and Jason Williams
2. DeMarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans
   Mike Bibby and Chris Webber

The 2002 Western Conference Finals was one of the most crooked series in NBA history. One referee even admitted to helping call Game 6 in favor of the Los Angeles Lakers.

1. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin
   Bob McAdoo and Elton Brand
2. DeAndre Jordan and J.J. Redick
   Jamal Crawford and Eric Gordon

Chris Paul and Blake Griffin had high hopes when they came together in 2011. Though they saw great regular season success, the duo often failed to advance in the playoffs, mainly due to injuries.

1. Glenn Robinson and Ray Allen
   Sidney Moncrief and Marques Johnson
2. Michael Redd and Vin Baker
   Bob Lanier and Paul Pressey

Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson had some of their best years while playing together for the Bucks. However, neither won an NBA title until they left the team.

1. James Harden and Dwight Howard
   James Harden and Chris Paul
2. Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady
   Kenny Smith and Clyde Drexler

Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady were dominant on the court together. Though they made several playoff appearances​, their on-court time as a duo was scarce because both players suffered various injuries during their time in Houston.

1. Earl Monroe and Bernard King
   Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell
2. Mark Jackson and John Starks
   David Lee and Larry Johnson

The 1998-99 season was significantly shortened because of a players' strike. Coached by Jeff Van Gundy, the Knicks won 27 games that season.

1. James Harden and Chris Paul
   Chris Paul and Trevor Ariza
2. Dwight Howard and Eric Gordon
   Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler

Hakeem Olajuwon played college basketball with Clyde Drexler at the University of Houston. Their team became known as "Phi Slama Jama" because of their above-the-rim play.

1. Chris Bosh and Mario Chalmers
   Glen Rice and Jason Williams
2. Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway
   Lamar Odom and Gary Payton

Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway spent time with several different teams throughout their NBA careers. However, both players were in their prime during their time in Miami, though their averages began to decline by the time they parted.

1. Dwight Howard and Tracy McGrady
   Horace Grant and Dennis Scott
2. Vince Carter and Rashard Lewis
   Penny Hardaway and Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway led the Magic to the playoffs in 1993-94. It was the first playoff appearance for the Magic in franchise history.

1. Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash
   Jason Kidd and Tyson Chandler
2. Jason Terry and Shawn Marion
   Dennis Smith Jr. and J.J. Barea

Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki both joined the Mavericks in 1998. It took them three seasons to make the playoffs, but when they did, they were off and running, reaching the playoffs each season until Nash left the team in 2004.

1. Karl Malone and Steve Nash
   Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant
2. Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum
   Derek Fisher and Luke Walton

Prior to the 2007-08 season, Kobe Bryant asked to be traded from the Lakers. However, the Lakers refused to trade Bryant, and instead, they added Pau Gasol to the team, which put the Lakers back in championship contention.

1. Alvan Adams and Tom Chambers
   Kevin Johnson and Charles Barkley
2. Jason Kidd and Shawn Marion
   Joe Johnson and Eric Bledsoe

Both Charles Barkley and Kevin Johnson were multi-year NBA All-Stars. However, neither player was able to win an NBA title. Johnson later went on to become​ the 55th mayor of Sacramento, California, and the city's first African-American mayor.

1. Earvin "Magic" Johnson and James Worthy
   George Mikan and Jamaal Wilkes
2. Elgin Baylor and Jerry West
   Byron Scott and Gail Goodrich

Jerry West and Elgin Baylor played in seven NBA Finals with one another. Baylor retired a few games into the 1971-72 season, and in an odd turn of events, the Lakers went on to win the title that year.

1. Hal Greer and Wilt Chamberlain
   Billy Cunningham and Moses Malone
2. Julius Erving and Maurice Cheeks
   Bobby Jones and Elton Brand

Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer only played three and a half seasons together for the 76ers. However, they put up spectacular numbers during their time in Philadelphia, and the 76ers honored the two players by retiring their numbers.

1. Carmelo Anthony and David Lee
   Bill Cartwright and Mark Jackson
2. Dick McGuire and Charles Oakley
   John Starks and Patrick Ewing

The Knicks played a physical style of basketball throughout the 1990s. Their style of play often caused conflict with other teams, particularly the Pacers who had Reggie Miller, a player with whom John Starks had a personal rivalry.

1. Dave Cowens and John Havlicek
   Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett
2. Robert Parish and Kevin McHale
   Sam Jones and Rajon Rondo

John Havlicek and Dave Cowen's greatest accomplishment together came in 1974 when they defeated the Bucks in the NBA Finals. The Bucks were led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson, two future Hall of Famers.

1. Chet Walker and Elton Brand
   Allen Iverson and Dikembe Mutombo
2. Jrue Holiday and Jahlil Okafor
   Caldwell Jones and Scott Skiles

Allen Iverson was an undersized guard in the NBA, but he was an elite scorer with a deadly crossover move. Dikembe Mutombo was the perfect defensive help for Iverson because he was a powerhouse on that end of the court.

1. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert​
   Lou Williams and Tobias Harris
2. Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton
   Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons

Both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were first-round draft picks for the 76ers. Embiid was chosen as the third pick in the 2014 NBA draft, while Simmons was selected as the first pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

1. Carmelo Anthony and Enes Kanter
   Serge Ibaka and Jeff Green
2. Russell Westbrook and Paul George
   Reggie Jackson and Victor Oladipo

After demanding a trade from the Pacers, Paul George joined Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City. After their first year together, George decided to re-sign with the team, hoping to win a championship together.